FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
As fire science majors at Eastern Hills, students learn to control different types of fires, investigate fires, rescue victims and deal with hazardous materials. Upon completion of the courses, students are eligible to take the Firefighter and/or the EMT-B certification state examination. Eastern Hills partners with Tarrant County College Northwest and the Fort Worth Fire Department for this area of study.
LAW ENFORCEMENT & LEGAL SERVICES
The Law Enforcement and Legal Services program is designed to prepare high school students for productive employment in the criminal justice field. Students will explore academic and career information in the courts, law enforcement, corrections, probation and juvenile justice. Students gain practical experience in their high school’s courtroom and participate in internships with government agencies, law offices and law enforcement facilities. Courses unique to this program include Introduction to Public Service, Law Enforcement I and II and Introduction to Law and Forensics.
TEACHER ACADEMY & EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING
Eastern Hills is training the students of today to be the teachers of tomorrow. The Teacher Academy and Early Childhood Training program provides a rigorous curriculum and extensive field experience to prepare highly qualified students to enter the teaching profession. Participants will develop awareness and understanding of an education career and to facilitate their access to higher learning. Students are provided hands-on opportunities to teach elementary or preschool students under the leadership of experienced teachers.