Programming & Software Development

Offered at Liberty Hill & Legacy Ranch High Schools

Overview

The Programming and Software Development program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, testing, and operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study includes creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.

Endorsement

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Career Cluster

Information Technology

Course Offerings

1st course: Fundamentals of Computer Science (1 credit)
or AP Computer Science Principles (1 credit)

2nd course: Computer Science I (1 credit)

3rd course: AP Computer Science (1 credit)

4th course: Mobile Application Development (1 credit)

LHISD Course Planning Guides for information including course descriptions and requirements.

Available Industry-Based Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
CodeHS Python Level 1
IT Specialist: Java

postsecondary opportunities

Apprenticeship:

Computer Programmer Apprenticeship

Associate Degrees:

Computer Programming
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Bachelor’s Degrees:

Data Science
Computer Engineering

Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees:

Management Science
Computer Software Engineering

Additional Certification/License:

AWS Certified Developer Associate