Computer Science Pathway

The CTE Computer Science Pathway 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).

Courses Include:

  1. Computer Science Principles - The fundamentals of computing, including problem solving, working with data, understanding the Internet, cybersecurity, and programming.

  2. Computer Science A - The fundamentals of programming and problem solving using the JAVA language.

  3. Cybersecurity

Sample occupations associated with this pathway:

  • Software Developer

  • Software Test Engineer (STE)

  • Senior Software Engineer

  • Software Development Manager

  • Software Architect

  • Programmer Analyst

  • Systems Developer

  • Web Developer

  • Software Development Engineer, Test (SDET)

  • Application Support Analyst

  • Computer Systems Analyst

  • Database Administrator (DBA)

  • Systems Administrator

  • Systems Engineer (IT)

  • Systems Analyst

  • Network Administrator, IT

  • Network Engineer, IT

  • Business Analyst, IT

  • Program Manager, IT

  • Information Technology Specialist