Requirements

Information and Communications Technology

Each SHSM sector has a different set of requirements that fall into 5 categories:

  1. Credit Bundle (major credits, other credits)

  2. Co-op

  3. Certifications (required and elective)

  4. Experiential Learning and Reach Ahead Experiences

  5. Sector Specific Partnered Experiences in Math, Coding or ICE (Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship)

A. ICT Major Credits (4 credits)

4 credits from the list below. A minimum of 1 grade 11 major & 1 grade 12 major must be included.

GRADE 11

Digital Photography (AWQ3O/AWQ3M)

Information & Communication Technology (BTA3O)

Intro to Computer Science - App Design (ICS3C)

Intro to Computer Science - Game Design (ICS3U)

Physics (SPH3U)

Computer (Engineering) Technology (TEJ3E/TEJ3M)

Communications Technology - Digital Media and Audio Design (TGJ3O/TGJ3M)

GRADE 12

Digital Photography (AWQ4M)

Computer Science - App Design (ICS3C)

Computer Science - Algorithms & Game Design (ICS4U)

Physics (SPH4C/SPH4U)

Computer Technology (TEJ4E)

Robotics (TER4M)

Communications Technology - Digital Media and Video Design (TGJ4O/TGJ4M)

Other Required Credits

  • 1 Grade 11 or 12 English Credit

  • 1 Grade 11 or 12 Math Credit

  • 1 Credit from the following:

GRADE 11

Visual Arts (AVI3O/AVI3M)

Accounting (BAF3M)

Entrepreneurship (BDI3C)

Marketing (BMI3C)

Canadian Law (CLU3M)

Biology (SBI3U)

Chemistry (SCH3U)

Environmental Science (SVN3E)

GRADE 12

Visual Arts (AVI4M)

Accounting (BAT4M)

International Business (BBB4M)

Entrepreneurship (BDV4C)

Business Management (BOH4M)

ICT (BTX4C)

Chemistry (SCH4C)

B. Two* Credits of Co-operative Education (Co-op)

* Students may also take a 4 credit co-op. This will count towards the 2 required co-op credits as well as one major course and one of the "other" required courses.

C. Six Industry Recognized Skills Certifications

3 Mandatory Certifications

Standard First Aid with AED and CPR C

WHMIS

3 Elective Certifications

  • Customer Service

  • Leadership

  • Digital Lighting

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • CISCO IT Essentials

  • CompTIA A+

  • Workplace Safety

  • Counterfeit Detection

  • Microsoft Office Specialist

  • Microsoft Technology Associate

D. Experiential Learning and Reach Ahead Experiences

Students will get the opportunity to visit Universities, Colleges and workplaces relating to their future goals. They will get a chance to experience what it is like in the industry and learn about what they will need to get there.

E. Sector Specific Partnered Experiences - ICE (Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship)

The ICE training in SHSM programs will allow students to understand the world from the perspectives of others, generate new ideas, and give students the confidence to develop strategies to implement and sustain their ideas while considering the impacts and consequences their innovation has on the world around them.

For more information please contact Guidance at (416) 394-3210 x 20041