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The Computer Science Pathway is designed to prepare students for careers in programming, software development, data management, cyber security and more. Students take courses at Frontier and participate in a 100-hour internship with one of our partners or complete a 100-hour (5 credit) faculty supervised Independent study.
What kinds of careers can this pathway prepare you for?
Some of the top, in-demand jobs in Massachusetts that students can pursue with and without an advanced degree include:
With a high school diploma and less than 2 years of training
With a high school diploma and less than 2 years of training
Computer Technician
Computer Technician
Hardware Support Specialist
IT Support Specialist
Data Entry Operator
Data Analyst
Jr. Programmer
Web Site Manager
With 2+ years of training or a college degree
With 2+ years of training or a college degree
Programmer
Programmer
Software Developer
Applications Developer
Computer or Electrical Engineer
Data Scientist
Web Developer
Data Security Specialist
Coursework
Technical Courses
Ten (10) credits are required from this category:
Computer Science Principles* (5)
3D Game Design (2.5)
Programming (2.5)
Biotechnology (5)
Advanced Courses
Two (2) courses from different departments and a minimum of ten credits (10) are required from this category:
AP Computer Science Principles (5)
CAD (2.5)
Cyber Social (2.5)
Pre- calc (regular and honors) (5 or 10)
Calculus honors or AP (5 or 7.5)
Physics (regular of AP) (5 or 10)
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