Engineering

The Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy (DPEA) is a four-year Career Technical Education (CTE) program based at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California. It applies project-based learning to teach students critical analytical, design, and problem-solving skills, and is a CTE Pathway in the Engineering & Design Industry Sector. 

During their first three years of study, the integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum covers:
1) a standard laboratory science physics course, 
2) a standard visual and performing arts sculpture course, and 
3) an engineering elective course. 

During their senior year, the Mechatronics capstone is structured as a robust internship experience in an engineering company. Students work in teams to develop interactive exhibits that one might find in science/tech museums such as the Exploratorium in San Francisco, or MOXI in Santa Barbara.
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These courses are taught by a team of teachers who are credentialed in physics, visual and performing arts, and engineering/industrial technology.

Mission Statement
To provide a project-based education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to high school students in a way that is:

• Relevant: The exciting, hands-on projects provide a real world problem solving experience,

• Business Oriented: The program teaches skills needed for success in established business and entrepreneurial ventures,

• Team Based: The students work in teams on projects and in the community,

• Engaging: The learning environment is accessible and exciting

So that graduates are well prepared to achieve their goals of pursuing higher education and contributing to the workplace and society.
Learn more here: https://www.dpengineering.org/about.html