We are an innovative high school option for first-time freshmen in Caldwell County. Students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and an Associates Degree from Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in 4 years. We offer focused, hands-on instruction with a rigorous curriculum as we prepare students for careers and college success.
Our Mission
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy stimulates the academic and professional development of students through rigorous instruction while fostering core ethical values.
Our Vision
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy aspires to be an exemplary school that prepares students on their chosen fields of study and equips them to be responsible citizens both locally and globally.
The Academy of Advanced Technologies
“Where students are encouraged to become producers of content rather than just consumers of content.”
This academy prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students “learn by doing” to develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Students have the opportunity to earn the following:
Digital Media & Mobile Application Development (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
Digital Media (Certificate)
Mobile Application Development (Certificate)
In Digital Media, students learn graphic design, animation, audio production, video production, and web design. In Mobile Application Development, students learn Apple’s Swift programming language and Xcode software to develop apps for the iPad and the iPhone. Students use current and emerging standards and technologies such as Apple computers, Adobe Creative Suite, professional video and audio equipment, drawing tablets, mobile devices, and much more.
Other available program areas include:
Networking & Cyber Security (AAS)
Cyber Security & Networking (Certificate)
Computer Programming & Development (AAS)
Computer Programming (Certificate)
The Academy of Engineering
The Engineering Academy prepares students for the world of Mechatronics. This type of engineering focuses on the engineering and mechanical systems and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computers, telecommunications, systems control, and product engineering. Students develop problem solving, collaborative teaming, creativity, and independent thinking through highly engaging hands-on learning and activities.
Students have the opportunity to earn the following:
Mechatronics (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
Mechatronics (Certificate)
Careers in Mechatronics include:
Robotics Engineer/Technician
Automation Engineer
Control System Design Engineer
Electronic/Mechanical Design Engineer
Other available program areas include:
Welding Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electrical Systems Technology
The Academy of Health and Life Sciences
The Health Sciences Academy prepares students for health careers such as nursing, medicine, veterinarian, physical therapy, forensic science, and more. In this academy, students work collaboratively to complete experiments and solve problems to learn how the world affects the human body and other organisms. Through this process, students also learn how to think like scientists and use scientific equipment through hands-on inquiry activities.
Students have the opportunity to earn the following:
Associate of Science or Associate of Arts 2-year Transfer Degree
Certificates:
Nurse Aide I, Medication Aide, Emergency Management, BioPharma, Medical Office Assistant
College credits towards the following:
Practical Nursing Diploma, Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography, Cardiovascular, Sonography, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology Assistant