Columbus Downtown High School offers full-day career-technical courses in a number of information technology, culinary, cosmetology, education, manufacturing, and public safety programs, all to prepare students for jobs in the community and the world.

Cosmetology

• Cosmetologists: are prepared to become licensed to work in a salon. Students will develop technical skills in all areas of cosmetology, hair cutting, color, permanent waves, relaxers, and hair designing. Students will practice their skills on actual customers in a modern salon setting. Students who successfully complete program will be able to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Licensing exam.
• Manicurists: A Senior-Only, one-year program is being offered for the 2019–2020 school year. This program is designed to prepare students to take the State Board Licensing Exam required to become a licensed nail technician.
  Program Courses
  174115 Microbiology and Infection Control
  174120 Trichology
  174125 Fundamentals of Hair Cutting and Styling
  174155 Salon Operations and Communications

Culinary Arts

• Students develop skills and knowledge pertaining to hospitality, restaurant, and institutional food preparation.
• Students learn through the ProStart® curriculum developed by the National Restaurant Association. ProStart® is the restaurant and food service industry’s leading career-building program for high school students interested in culinary arts and food service management.
• Industry certification opportunity.
• College credit available.
  Program Courses
  330000 Hospitality Fundamentals
  330100 Fundamentals of Food Production
  330120 Restaurant Management
  330125 Baking and Pastry Arts
  

Education

• Columbus Teaching Academy is a one year program designed specifically for high school seniors considering a career in education. Classes are held on The Ohio State University main campus. Students complete two internships in local elementary, middle, or high school classrooms. College credit available.
  Program Courses
  350010 Education Principles
  350015 Educational Assessment
  350020 Curriculum and Instruction for TP
  350030 Classroom Management
  
  
• Early Childhood Education is for students who have a desire to work with young children and learn the fundamentals of childhood development, instructional strategies, how to create a positive instructional environment, and how children learn and lesson development. Students learn to manage, guide, and direct developmentally appropriate learning activities. College credit available.
  Program Courses
  350205 Early Childhood Education Principles
  350210 Infant and Toddler Education
  350230 Health Safety and Nutrition
  350235 Curriculum and Instruction for ECE
  
  

Information Technology

• IT-Interactive Media will enable you to master the skills needed to become proficient in creating, designing, and producing interactive multimedia products and services. Interactive Media focuses on the development of digitally generated and computer enhanced media. Earn an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash certification.
  Program Courses
  145005 Information Technology
  145060 Programming
  145095 Design Techniques
  145100 Creating and Editing Digital Images
  145115 Animation
  
  
• IT-Programming and Software Development will train you in the areas of software programming and analysis by learning to design, develop, test, document, implement, and maintain computer systems and software. Earn a Sun Certified Java Associate certification.
  Program Courses
  145005 Information Technology
  145020 Computer Mobile Apps
  145060 Programming
  145090 Game Design
  
  
• IT-Support and Services will prepare you for careers in the exciting field of IT. Learn to build a computer from scratch, set up wireless networks, and install and configure the latest operating systems. Earn a CompTIA A+ Industry Certification.
  Program Courses
  145005 Information Technology
  145025 Hardware
  145060 Programming
  145115 Animation
  
  
  

Manufacturing

• Advanced Manufacturing: Learn to use cutting, drilling, and grinding tools. Learn operation of manual and CNC (computer numerical control) industrial milling machine, and CNC industrial lathes. Use calculations and measurement to mill products to print dimensions. College credit available.
  Program Courses
  175003 Manufacturing Operations
  176004 Machine Tools
  176005 Machining with Industrial Lathes
  176006 Machining with Industrial Milling Machines
  176007 Computer Numerical Control Technology with Industrial Mills and Lathes
  

Public Safety

• Perfect candidates are students dedicated to serving our community.
• Students will be exposed to police, fire, emergency medical services, corrections, security, and homeland security.
• Students will network with professionals in the industry and learn the importance of teamwork through classroom learning, lab activities, real-world assignments, and community service projects.
• Work with Columbus Fire and Police Department mentors.
• Physical fitness
• Learn how to perform first aid and CPR.
• Earn credentials
• College credit available.
  Program Courses
  170911 American Criminal Justice System
  170912 Security and Protective Services
  170915 Correctional System and Services
  170916 Homeland Security Protecting Americas Critical Infrastructure