Information Technology Pathway                            

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High-Wage, High-Skill, High-Demand Careers:

» Computer User Support Specialist
» Network and Computer Systems Administrators
» Computer Programmer
» Audio & Video Equipment Technician
» Database Administrator. Software
» Application Developer
» Computer Systems Analyst
» Network Engineer
» Software Developer


Pathway Courses


Grade 9 Pathway Course
 Comp. Science Essentials I & II
 


Grade 10 Pathway Course
Comp. Prog. Essentials/Python & Cybersecurity
 


Grade 11 & 12 Pathway Course
DSU Ealry Entry

 

Grade 9 Pathway Course:
Compuer Science Essentials- Courses introduce students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

Grade 10 Pathway Course:
Computer Program Essentials/Python- This class will familiarize the student with general computer programming concepts like conditional execution, loops, Python programming language syntax, semantic, and runtime environment, as well as general coding techniques and object-oriented programming.

Cybersecurity- This class covers trends in cybersecurity and career opporturnities.

Grade 11 & 12 Pathway Course:
DSU Early Entry.

Recommended Electives:

  • Psychology
  • Career Communication
  • Communication Essentials
  • Tech Design
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Web Design
  • Business English
  • Forensic Science
  •  Advanced Computer App Classes

Activities, Clubs & Organizations 

  • FBLA
  • Skills USA

College & Career Readiness

Industry Certificates 
  • CompTIA IT Fund
  • CompTIA A
    Advanced Degree   
  • Masters of Science
   Associate's Degree   
  • Information Technology
   Bachelor's Degree   
  • Management Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science