Software & Systems Development Pathway

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have expanded the need for employees who can understand, manage, and support all rapidly emerging, evolving, and converging computer, software, networking, telecommunications, Internet, programming, and information systems. Essential skills for careers in the ICT sector include understanding systems that support the management and flow of data, the ability to work well and communicate clearly with people, and the ability to manage projects efficiently. The ICT sector meets national criteria for high demand, high wages, and high skills and provides students with excellent opportunities for interesting work and good pay. This course of study will involve the implementation of computer services and software, support of multimedia products and services, provision of technical assistance, creation of technical documentation, and the administration and management of information and communication systems.

Sequence of Courses

Software & System Development Pathway

• Introduction to Computer Technology
• Introduction to Systems Programming
• Intermediate Systems Programming Computer Science 3 (Grades 11-12)
• Advanced Systems Programming Computer Science 4 (Grade 12) (Capstone)