• COMPUTER MAINTENANCE, 1 credit (co-requed with Networking)

    Grade: 9-12

    Students acquire principles of computer maintenance, including electrical and electronic theory, computer hardware principles, and broad level components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems. To prepare for success, students must have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. At the end of this course students will be able to take the CompTIA A+ Certification. CompTIA A+ certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in IT support. It is the starting point for a career. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. Material and supply fees may be required. 

     

    NETWORKING, 1 credit (co-reqed with Computer Maintenance)

    Grade: 9-12

    The Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. In Networking, students will develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.

     

    INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES I & II, 2 credits

    Grade: 10-12

    Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance & Networking 

    This course is designed to prepare the student for successful completion of CompTIA Network+ curriculum, and to take the Network+ certification exam which shows industry that you have basic competency in the physical support of networking systems and knowledge of the conceptual aspects of networking. Network+ Certification is an industry-wide, vendor-neutral certification program developed and supported by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Material and supply fees may be required. 

     

    CYBERSECURITY CAPSTONE, 1 credit, (co-requed Project Based Learning)

    Grade: 11-12

    Prerequisite: Internetworking Technologies I & II 

    The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Cybersecurity is an evolving discipline concerned with safeguarding computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized access. As a field, it has gained prominence with the emergence of a globally-connected society. As computing has become more sophisticated, so too have the abilities of malicious agents looking to penetrate networks and seize private information. By evaluating prior incidents, cybersecurity professionals have the ability to craft appropriate responses to minimize disruptions to corporations, governments, and individuals. In the Cybersecurity Capstone course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore advanced concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will develop security policies to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study toward industry certification. A variety of courses are available to students interested in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity Capstone may serve as a culminating course in this field of study. 

    PROJECT BASED LEARNING (CYBERSECURITY), 1 credit (co-requed Cybersecurity Capstone)

    Grades: 11-12 

    Prerequisite: Internetowkring Technologies I & II