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The Professional Technical Studies Department offers courses in many career fields to students in DoDEA middle and high schools. The mission of this department is to prepare our students to be technologically literate and employable in a global workforce.

There are 4 major strands of the Professional Technical Studies Program:

1. BUSINESS COMPUTER STUDIES
2. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
3. ENGINEERING & SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY
4. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Business and Computer studies teach technological practices and applications for an ever-changing business world. The wide range of courses include everything from accounting, computer programming languages, Keyboarding, to business law . Identical to all programs are the identified leadership activities that enable the individual to function as an employee and leader in the American business system.

The DoDEA Communication Technology Standards includes both the graphic communication and video production program standards and are designed to help students develop an appreciation and understanding of communication technology.  The courses allow students to apply professional methods of communications technology in the areas of journalism, broadcast journalism, web development, graphic arts and publications. Technology resources access the potential of these systems and services to address personal, life-long learning, and workplace needs.

Engineering and Scientific Studies curriculum is designed to help students develop an appreciation and understanding of technology through the study and application of materials, tools, and processes of the past and present. The courses in this area allow students to apply knowledge, tools, skills, and insights to the solving of problems found in the industrial technology career areas.

Health and Human Services is the last strand of the Professional Technical Studies. Its three main components are Cosmetology, Family and Consumer Science, and Career Education.

The cosmetology program covers all areas of career development, customer service, cutting, finishing, perming and coloring. These techniques are combined to offer the student a well-balanced training program.

The DoDEA Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum is designed to prepare students for family life, work, and careers in family and consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for life in the 21st century.

Career education provides students with workplace readiness skills necessary for a successful transition to post-secondary education or work and desire for life-long learning in a global society.