Careers in Programming and Software Development involve the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming languages and software development. People with expertise in programming and software development work with cutting-edge technologies to develop tomorrow's products for use by businesses and consumers.

 

Sequence of Courses

Pathway	Course ID	Course Title	Level	Credit
Programming and Software Development	5735	Computer Essentials	Level 1: Introductory	0.5
Programming and Software Development	6743	Web Page Design (Not at Northeast Magnet)	Level 2: Technical	0.5
Programming and Software Development	5747, 5748	Computer Programming	Level 2: Technical	1
Programming and Software Development	5705, 5706	Advanced Computer Programming	Level 2: Technical	1
Programming and Software Development	5811, 5812	IB Computing SL (East Only)	Level 3: Application	1
Programming and Software Development	5775, 5776	Game Design	Level 3: Application	1
Programming and Software Development	5707, 5708	Programming Tech Support	Level 3: Application	1

Courses offered may vary between schools.  To be considered a CTE Completer in the pathway, students must complete 3.0 credits within the course sequence, achieve 80% or greater competency on the course standards or industry proficiency exam, and graduate high school in four years.  At least 2.0 of the required 3.0 required credits must be a combination of technical and application level courses.