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CAREER CLUSTERS
Information Technology
What does a career in Computer Science look like?
A career in computer science involves designing, developing, and maintaining software, hardware, and computer systems. Computer scientists can specialize in various areas such as software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, or network administration. They work to solve complex problems, innovate technology, and contribute to advancements in the field of computing. Skills in programming, problem-solving, and a strong understanding of algorithms are key in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
Inside look at the Module:
Students gain the necessary insights and strategies to formulate a problem and express its solution(s) in such a way that a computer - human or machine - can effectively carry it out.
Project-based activities include:
Activity: Computer ID & Terminology
Activity: Working with Binary Numbers
Activity: Using Truth Tables
Activity: Basic Programming
Activity: Narrative Writing & Checkpoint Test
Activity: Paper Prototype Apps
Activity: Design Brief
Activity: Argumentative Writing, Career Research & Planning, and Checkpoint Test
FEATURES
• Whole Class Options
• Distance Learning Options
• Project-Based Learning
• Career Ready Practices
• Reading and Writing in Context
• Customizable Content
Career Pathway:
There are hundreds of related careers in the Information Technology Career Cluster, some more similar than others. By classifying these similar careers into narrower categories called pathways, it helps individuals look at a range of options when it comes to employment in an area with similar skills and knowledge. Although this system of classifying careers into clusters and pathways is helpful in navigating career options, it is not the only way. This module aligns with all of the pathways within the Information Technology Career Cluster and will be discussed in greater detail throughout.
These pathways include:
Information Support & Services Career Pathway
Network Systems Career Pathway
Programming and Software Development Career Pathway
Web and Digital Communications Career Pathways
Planning Your Career:
By working through this module you will begin your journey towards developing the skills and knowledge to be successfully employed in this pathway. By taking your experience and building on it by applying these skills in different scenarios you will be better prepared to take the next step in your educational path. At the end of this module, you will select two of the related careers and describe how to achieve those opportunities.
These are the careers you will explore in this module:
Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Security Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer Programmers
Software Developers
Computer Systems Analysts
Web Developers
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Video Game Designers
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