The following courses are offered on a half-day basis at Berks County Career & Technology Centers, East or West. Students attend Governor Mifflin High School for their academic subjects.

For information about the Application Process for the Career and Technology Center, click here.

Advertising Art & Design Technology (W)
Automotive Collision Repair Technology (E & W)
Automotive Technology (E & W)
Building Construction Occupations (E)
Cabinetmaking (E)
Career Exploration (9th Grade Program) (E)
Carpentry (E & W)
** Communication Media Technology (W)
** Computerized Machining Technology (W)
Cosmetology (E & W)
Culinary Arts (E & W)
* Dental Occupations (E)
Diesel Technology (E)
** Drafting Design Technology (E)
* Electrical Occupations (E & W)
** Electronic Technology (W)
Graphic Imaging Technology (W)
* Health Occupations (E & W)
* Health-Related Technology (E)
* Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (W)
Heavy Equipment Technology (E)
Horticulture (E)
* Information Technology - Applications (W)
** Information Technology -- Networking (E)
** Information Technology - Programming (E & W)
Masonry (E) Occupational Child Development (E & W)
Painting and Decorating (W)
Photo Imaging Technology (W)
Plumbing & Heating (E)
* Precision Machinery Technologies (W)
Protective Services (Law Enforcement/EMT/Firefighting) (E & W)
Recreational and Power Equipment Technology (W)
** Robotics and Automation Technology (W)
Service Occupations (E) Welding Technology (W)

Programs marked (*) carry a recommendation of a minimum of Algebra 1 upon enrollment. Programs marked (**) carry a prerequisite academic math of a minimum of Algebra 1 upon enrollment.

Acceptance to the Career Center does not guarantee AM or PM placement.
Transportation and total enrollment are important considerations in AM and PM placements.

BCTC students who plan to pursue post-secondary education (certificate, associate or baccalaureate degree) should take a rigorous high school academic program in the areas of math, science and English.

The Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) offers programs in 35 different career areas to students from 16 area school districts. Two campuses serve students in Berks County. The East campus is located in Oley, and the West campus is located in Leesport. Students electing BCTC attend on a half-day basis, taking required academic courses at their high school while attending the BCTC for their technical program. Programs are designed for three years in length beginning in the 10th grade, however, 11th and 12th grade students may also begin a program. All programs are available to all students regardless of district location.

Laboratories equipped with computers, industrial machinery and other state-of-the-art equipment provide hands-on training for students in addition to the academic component of each course of study. All curriculum is competency based, allowing students to proceed at a rate that is best for them and tailored to meet their own career objectives.

There are many opportunities available for students enrolled in a BCTC program. All programs prepare students for immediate employment or higher education. Senior students who demonstrate a high level of competency in their program can participate in a supervised work-based learning experience. In addition, articulation agreements with the following post-secondary schools provide advanced credits or advanced placement: Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography, Automotive Training Center, Baran Institute of Technology, Berks Technical Institute, Central Pennsylvania College, Information Computer Systems Institute, Culinary Institute of America, Harrisburg Area Community College, Johnson and Wales University, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Nashville Auto Diesel College, Northampton Community College, Ohio Technical Institute, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Reading Area Community College, Schuylkill Institute of Business and Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Thompson Institute and Universal Technical Institute, University of Northwestern Ohio, Welder Training and Technical Institute. Currently, 33 BCTC programs have articulation agreements to offer students advanced credit at the post-secondary level to pursue a certificate, associate, or baccalaureate degree.

Mathematics Courses at BCTC

The following academic mathematics courses are available to students as their schedule requires:

Math Concepts I

This course is intended for that student who has not successfully completed Algebra I, has scored below basic on the eighth grade PSSA on math and has significant deficiencies in the area of mathematics. Topics include: basic arithmetic skills, measurement, graphing, consumer math, basic geometry and basic algebra. (PREREQUISITE: Placement shall be based on assessment data and a professional recommendation. For special education students, the IEP shall stipulate placement in this course.)

Math Concepts II

This course is designed to be a continuation of the skills and topics from the Math Concepts 1 course. (PREREQUISITE: The student must be in eleventh grade and have completed Math Concepts 1. Placement shall be based on assessment data and a professional recommendation. For special education students, the IEP shall stipulate placement in this course.)

Integrated Algebra I

This course will focus on the Pennsylvania Assessment anchors and eligible content to prepare students for the eleventh grade PSSA. Topics include: Numbers and operations and algebraic concepts. (PREREQUISITE: Pre-algebra or successful completion of ninth grade math)

Integrated Algebra II

This course will continue to build on the skills covered in Algebra 1. Additional topics will include systems of equations, graphing, quadratic equations, factoring and applications/problem solving from all algebraic/geometric topics. (PREREQUISITE: Integrated Geometry or Geometry)

Integrated Geometry

This course will focus on the Pennsylvania assessment anchors and eligible content to prepare students for the PSSA. Topics include: Numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, algebraic concepts and data analysis and probability. (PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra or Algebra 1)

CP Algebra II

Topics include: Theory and structure of algebraic reasoning, polynomials, factoring, real and complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, probability, matrices, exponential and logarithmic functions and use of the Cartesian coordinate system. (PREREQUISITE: Geometry)

CP Geometry

Topics include: Understanding measurement, terminology of proofs in geometry, solving problems involving length, angles, proportions, area and volume, performing geometric constructions and doing analytical geometry. (PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1)

CP Trigonometry

Topics include: Advanced algebra and trigonometry, six trigonometric functions, problem solving involving their use, graphing and the identities, Polar coordinates, vectors, radians and logarithms. (PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2)

MAT 35 Algebra I with Quadratics (seniors only)

This is a developmental course required of all students whose scores on the placement test require remediation before registering for a college level math course. Topics include: Review of real numbers and the order of operations, algebraic topics including exponents, polynomials, linear equations and inequalities, applications of linear equations, graphing linear equations and inequalities, basic radicals, factoring concepts, rational expressions, systems of linear equations and problem solving/applications. (PREREQUISITE: Seniors who score below proficiency in math on the eleventh grade PSSA and who have taken college prep Algebra 1.) Rationale: This course will meet the developmental course requirements for that student who has deficiencies in the area of mathematics. It will also provide a solid mathematical base for students pursuing a post-secondary curriculum at Reading Area Community College.

MAT 160 College Algebra (seniors only)

Topics include: Review of quadratic and higher degree equations and inequalities, properties of functions and graphs including algebraic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, partial fractions, systems of equations and inequalities with an introduction to matrices, determinants and linear programming, elementary concepts of analytic geometry. (PREREQUISITE: Seniors who score at or above proficiency in math on the eleventh grade PSSA and who have taken college prep Algebra 2 and college prep Geometry) Rationale: This course will satisfy the math requirement in all three of the associate degree programs at Reading Area Community College, including the Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of General Studies. It is also a course that is highly transferable to most four-year bachelor's degree programs.