Advanced Technologies and Science: Information Technology Pathway
Pathway Summary:
Entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services, including gaming technologies and careers using graphic design
Pathway Courses:
- Level 1: Intro to Developing Mobile Apps
- Level 2: AP Computer Science Principles
- Level 3: Graphic Communications or Internet and Web Design
- Level 4: S.T.E.M. or Robotics & Automated Systems 1
See Program of Study and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses for this pathway.
AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:
AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Physics (algebra-based), AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature
Recommended Clubs & Organizations:
- WHS Theatre (Sound/Lighting Crew)
- Robotics Team
- Yearbook
- Daily Knight
- Westbrook HS Athletics Broadcasting
Key Business and Industry Partners:
- Valley Shore Community Television
- Alta Visions Systems
- Westbrook Public Schools
Future Careers:
HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Bachelor’s degrees: Information Security Analysts, Applications Software Developers, Systems Software Developers, Computer Programmers, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Computer Network Architects
HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Associate degrees: Computer User Specialists, Web Developers, Computer Network Support Specialists
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Industry Certifications |
Associate's Degrees |
Bachelor's Degrees |
Health Information Mgt. Tech: 28 credits Computer Information Systems: 21-27 credits Computer Servicing: 15 credits Help Desk Technician: 24 credits Software Developer: 24 credits Business Office Technology: 29 credits Social Media Specialist: 19 credits Computer Programming: 23 credits Data Science: 19 credits Smartphone App Development: 14 credits Graphic and Communication Arts: 30 credits |
Computer and Information Systems Computer Networking Computer Support Specialist Management Information Systems Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Technology Computer Science Studies Computer Game Design Graphic Design Cybersecurity
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Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity Electronics Technology Graphics/Information Design Management Information Systems Computer Science and Engineering Computer Information Systems Health Information Management Gaming Design Illustration/Animation Design
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