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Career Clusters Information Technology Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources The Information Technology/Computing Program of Study
(POS) involves the design, development, support and Information Architecture & Support and Construction management of hardware, software, multimedia and Services systems integration services. In addition to careers in the Arts, A/V Technology & IT industry, IT careers are available in every sector of the Communications economy - from Financial Services to Medical Services, Business Management & Business to Engineering and Environmental Services. Administration Anyone preparing for an IT career should have a solid Web and Knowledge Network Digital Comm. & Skills Systems Education & Training grounding in math and science. There are obvious Finance connections between Information Technology and other Government & Public programs of study (please see those in parentheses below for possible opportunities). Pathways in this Program of Administration Study include: Programming Health Science and Software Development Hospitality & Tourism Pathways: Human Services ● Information Support and Services Information Technology (Arts, AV Technology, and Communications, STEM) Law, Public Safety, ● Network Systems (STEM) ● Programming and Software Development (Manufacturing, STEM) Corrections & Security ● Web and Digital Communications Manufacturing ( Arts, AV Technology, and Communications; Marketing, STEM) Marketing Science, Technology, Map pin denotes Virginia Beach Economic Development key industries aligned with career clusters. Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Suggested Learning Experiences Distribution & Logistics Middle School Electives • Computer Solutions, Advanced Computer Solutions and Keyboarding TCE Center Programs Advanced Studies • ENGLISH: Honors sequence meeting graduation requirements Advanced Technology Diploma Coursework • MATH: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Algebra II Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics and Trigonometry or AP Statistics Center • SCIENCE: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and any 4th science credit Tech Center • SOCIAL STUDIES: Any sequence meeting graduation requirements High School Academies Standard Diploma • ENGLISH: Any sequence meeting graduation requirements Coursework • MATH: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or any 3rd math credit Entrepreneurship & • SCIENCE: Earth Science, Biology and any 3rd science credit Business • SOCIAL STUDIES: Any sequence meeting graduation requirements Global Studies & World Career Coursework • Computer Information Systems & Advanced, IT Fundamentals, Languages Computer Programming, AP Computer Science Governor’s STEM & Academy/Center • Advanced Technology Center Technology Programs • Entrepreneurship & Business Academy (Kempsville High School) • Governor’s STEM & Technology Academy (Landstown High School) Green Run Collegiate Industry Certifications • DreamWeaver CS6, Flash CS6, Photoshop CS6, AutoCAD, Autodesk Health Sciences Inventor, 3D Studio Max, MOS Access 2013, MOS Excel 2013 & Excel International Expert 1 & 2, MOS OneNote 2013, MOS Outlook 2013, MOS Baccalaureate PowerPoint 2013, MOS SharePoint 2013, MOS Word 2013 & Word Expert 1 & 2, Cisco Cert Entry Network Tech-CCENT, Cisco Cert Legal Studies Networking Associate-CCNA, Cisco Interconnecting Cisco Networking Mathematics & Science Devices, CIW Adv. HTML5 & CSS3, CIW Site Development Foundations, Visual & Performing Arts CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-702 & 802), Comptia A+ Certification Essentials, Comptia Network+, CompTIA Security +, ETA Dual Enrollment Programs Data Cabling Installer Certification, IC3 GS4 Exams (3), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), MTA Networking Tidewater Community Fundamentals, MTA Security Fundamentals, MTA Web Development College (TCC) Fundamentals, NOCTI Computer Programming, Oracle SQL Student Organizations • FBLA Career Exploration/ • RU Ready Enrichment • VA Wizard for College & Career Information • VA Career V.I.E.W. for K-8 Career Information • Major Clarity Co-operative Education/ • Co-op or internship recommended Internships
Information Technology Career Types by Pathway
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MASTER'S/DOCTORAL CERTIFICATE/LICENSE ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE BACHELOR'S DEGREE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROFESSIONAL DEGREE INFORMATION SUPPORT & SERVICES
Help Desk Assistant Electronics Technology Helpdesk/Microcomputer Computer Information Computer Information Information Technology Support Systems Management Systems Microsoft Certified Information Technology Information Systems Computer Science Database Administrator Computer Information Mass Communication/ Media Management Information Microsoft Office Specialist Systems Studies Systems Oracle Certified Professional Database Support Web/Multimedia Technical Support Management NETWORK SYSTEMS
Network Technician Cisco Training Computer & Information Computer Science Computer Science Electronics Technology Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Information Technology Computer Technology Computer Systems Analysis Information Technology Microsoft Certified Systems Electronics Technology Management Information Telecommunications Engineer Certification Information Technology Systems Engineering ComTIA Network+ Networking Technology Telecommunications Certification Management PROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Information Technology Computer Programming Computer Information Computer Programming Computer Programming Computer Programming Systems Computer Science Vendor/Product Certification Technology Computer Programming Information Resources Computer Technology Computer Software Management Information Information Technology Engineering Computer Technology Science System Administration Management Info Systems WEB & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Web Designer Animation Electronic Imaging Commercial Art Computer Science Information Technology Information Technology Computer & Information Multimedia Interactive Media Sciences Certified Professional Media Arts Design & Visual Webmaster Web Development & Support Communication CompTIA I-Net+ Certification Multimedia Communication
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