Information Technology

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The Program Flowchart depicts the Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses we offer within the Information Technology career cluster. If students are interested in this career cluster, it is important that they begin their coursework with the Computer Science I course. After this course, students are should make an effort to follow the pertinent course sequence. Students are encouraged to select the Program of Study that best matches their college and/or career goals. Students are also encouraged to become a Program of Study completer by obtaining three or more courses for four or more credits within their selected POS, including one advanced-level course. The advanced-level courses are identified by a red circle on the top-left corner of each course. It is important to note that some courses may have a specific prerequisite course requirement, which can be seen in the Course Descriptions section below.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of the Programs of Study (POS), including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers in Texas. Students are encouraged to select the Program of Study that best matches their college and/or career goals. In order to be classified as a POS "completer", students need to complete three or more courses for four or more credits within their selected POS, including one advanced-level course. 


The Information Technology Program of Study we offer within our district are:

  • Programming and Software Development
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This table summarizes the CTE Certifications that are offered within the Information Technology career cluster, along with the specific course(s) in which each is offered. It is important to note that students must meet specific criteria to quality to test for these certifications.
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This document summarizes the Course Descriptions for each of the courses within the Information Technology career cluster, along with the high school course numbers, grade placement, course credits, and prerequisite course information.
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This College and Career Planning Guide is designed to help students make decisions about their education and career options related to the Information Technology career cluster.