computer & information sciences completer

The Information Technology (IT) Software Pathway program, Computer Science, prepares students for further study and careers in the field of Computer Science. Students complete a sequence of four courses, starting with an overview of the Computing and Information Technology field and progressing through a more in-depth study of computer science. Throughout the program, students will learn all aspects of Computer Science including programming, hardware design, networks, graphics, databases and information retrieval, cyber security, software design, programming languages, logic, programming paradigms, translation between levels of abstraction, artificial

intelligence, the limits of computations, applications in information technology and information systems, and social issues (Internet security, privacy, and intellectual property). 

Upon completion of the program sequence, students may earn college credit for introductory level Computer Science through Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science exam(s). In addition, students may earn industry certification as a Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA). Certification options include Software Development Fundamentals (Exam 98-361), Windows Development Fundamentals (Exam 98-362), or Web Development Fundamentals (Exam 98-363). Students in the Computer Science CTE Program of Study are required to take at least one of the assessment options listed above (leading to industry certification and/or early college credit).