Information Technology
The Future Is Now
Technology skills are in demand—and no longer confined to a single industry. Are you ready to explore all the places IT skills can take you?
Which pathways are offered?
Computer Science–Cybersecurity—This pathway prepares students to detect, identify, and respond to cyber-threats as well as how to recover from them by learning security principles, strategies, coding techniques, and tools that can help keep software safe.
Computer Science–Programming—This pathway prepares students for careers in software development through learning how to write code, create business applications, manage social media, and develop video games.
Software Development—Students in this program explore all aspects of software development, including writing computer code, creating business applications, social media, and video game development.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
- Information security analyst
- Network and computer systems administrator
- Software developer
- Computer programmer
- Web developer
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- CompTIA A+
- Microsoft Office Specialist***
***Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.
