Careers in information technology encompass designing, developing & supporting the technological hardware, software, multimedia & integration of information systems.
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INTERESTS & ABILITIES
Activities that describe what I like to do
-Work with computers
-Reason clearly & logically to solve complex problems
-Use machines, techniques & processes
-Read technical materials & diagrams & solve technical
problems
-Adapt to change
-Play video games & figure out how they work
-Concentrate for long periods without being distracted
Personal qualities that describe me
-Logic/analytical thinker
-See details in the big picture
-Persistent
-Good concentration skills
-Precise & accurate
School subjects that I like
-Math
-Science
-Computer Tech/Applications
-Communications
-Graphic Design
PATHWAYS IN THIS CLUSTER
Information Support & Services
Network Systems
Programming & Software Development
Web & Digital Communications
Suggested Courses for This Cluster
Accounting I, II, III, IV
Broadcasting-Oral Communication
CS-Intro to Programming
CS-AP Computer Science A
Foundations of Leadership
Graphic Communication I, II, III
Keyboarding
Microsoft Office
Physics; AP Physics
Intro to Psychology; AP Psychology
Pre-Calculus; AP Calculus
Speech
Today’s Tech Trends
Additional Courses for Specific Pathways
Web & Digital Communications Pathway:CS-Web DesignCourses for the remaining Pathways are the same as those listed on the left.
Courses listed within this plan are only suggested coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner's educational and career goals.
CAREER OPTIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Entry Level = *Certificate, Technical or Associate Degree or Apprenticeship = **Bachelor or Advanced Degree = ***
Information Support & Services Pathway
Computer Engineers***
Cyber Security Specialists**
Technical Support Specialists**
Database Administrators**
Information Scientists***
Network Systems Pathway
AI Intelligence Engineer**
Cloud Engineer**
Computer Network Coordinators***
Crytographers**
Cyber Security Specialists**
Computer Systems Analysts***
Data Communications Analysts***
Information Scientists***
Network Tech Support**
Programming & Software Development Pathway
Computer Programmers***
Computer Systems Analysts***
Platform Administrators**
Platform Developers**
Scientific & Engineering Programmers***
Scrum Masters**
Software Engineers***
Tool Programmers**
Video Game Designers**
Web Developers**
Web & Digital Communications Pathway
Animators**
Computer Programmers***
Medical & Scientific Illustrators***
Web Developers***
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIFIC CAREERS
AP Statistics
Band; Choir; Orchestra
Broadcasting
Ceramics; Drawing & Painting; Sculpture
Economics; AP Macroecono, AP Macroecon
English Composition Courses
Global Language
Introduction to Marketing
Medical Terminology
Money Matters
Personal Financial Management
Publications Lab
Science Electives
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Job ShadowBusiness Opportunities Internship
Youth Apprenticeship-Information Technology-STEM
CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Robotics Club
Science Olympiad
SkillsUSA
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