Information Technology Courses

The Information Technology cluster uses your love of technology to learn how to design, develop and manage different types of software and hardware programs. Though this field requires a solid foundation in math and science as well as strong technical skills, there are careers in information technology in virtually every part of the economy.

Employment of computer and information research scientists is expected to increase. The demand for new and better technology will continue to grow, which will increase the employment of such workers. These professionals also will be needed to combat cyber-attacks, which are posing a larger threat to society. There should be a greater need for database administrators in the next decade. As companies store more data, these workers will be needed to manage the data so that analysts and stakeholders can understand it. Software developers also should see good job prospects. Mobile devices and tablets are becoming more popular, so software developers are increasingly needed to develop and upgrade mobile applications. Overall, more consumer products use software, which will drive the need for developers.

Information Technology Career Cluster PDF

Middle School Courses

High School Course

Do You Like…

Design and develop computer hardware, software, and systems?
Use your math and computer skills proficiently?
Pay attention to detail?
Use your problem-solving abilities to serve others?
Practice patience and stay on task?

Sample Careers

Web Designer or Webmaster
Network Administrator or Technician
Telecommunications Technician
Data Communications Analyst
Security or Database Administrator
Application Integrator
Computer or Game Programmer
Software Applications Architect
3D Animator
Virtual Reality Specialist
Graphic Artist
Help Desk Specialist
Technical Writer

High school certifications, licenses and related college majors:

High School/Industry Certifications	Certificate/License	College Degree Examples
CompTIA A+ Essentials 901		Technical Writing
CompTIA A+ Practical Application 902		Computer Science
Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A Examination		Computer Systems Analyst
		Information Technology

All CTE trade and industry classes offer the Workplace Readiness Skills Test

In Demand Careers

Education Needed	Occupation	Median Salary	Job Growth _{Over next 10 years}	Job Openings _{Projected over next 10 years}
Associates Degree	Web Developers	$73,760 per year	8% (Much faster than average)	14,000
Associates Degree	Computer Support Specialists	$54,760 per year	8% (Much faster than average)	67,300
Bachelor’s Degree or more	Database Administrators	$93,750 per year	10% (Much faster than average)	12,800
Bachelor’s Degree or more	Software Developers	$107,510 per year	22% (Much faster than average)	316,000
Bachelor’s Degree or more	Information Security Analysts	$99,730 per year	31% (Much faster than average)	40,900
Bachelor’s Degree or more	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$146,360 per year	10% (Much faster than average)	48,100

Student Leadership Organizations
The Technology Student Association (TSA) enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intra-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

Work-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is comprised of experiences related to students’ career interests, based on instructional preparation, and undertaken in partnership with local businesses or organizations. WBL enables students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world work environment. Work-Based Learning promotes Career Awareness, Career Exploration, and Career Preparation.

Career Ambassadors
The Career Ambassador Program offers high school seniors an opportunity to represent and share their experiences with career exploration and our CTE programs to prospective students and community supporters through elementary school Career Fairs, middle school Career Clubs, and district-wide events.

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