Applied Information Technology

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  • This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster.

    The content includes but is not limited to computer application skills including computer hardware, software applications, applications, computer programming, webpage design and advanced web tools, systems support and maintenance, network concepts, relational database concepts, multimedia tools, cybersecurity; extensive exploration of information technology careers; strategies for success including goal setting, study skills, organizing skills, learning styles, employability skills, and service learning; and core academic skills with a strong emphasis on effective communication skills.

    Applied Information Technology Teaches:

    • Computer Fundamentals
    • Web Technologies
    • IT Systems & Applications
    • Computer Networking Fundamentals

    Industry Certifications Offered in this Program

    • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+

     

     Next Start Date: August 2024

  • High School Enrollment

    Program Length: 4 credits (2 years)

    Cost: $70.00* (Click here for a detailed cost sheet  *For Estimation Purposes Only. Prices Subject to Change.)

    Student Qualifications: No referrals, grade-level 9-11

    ONET Government occupation information

    • Federal CIP Code: 15-1232.0
    • Program Number: 9001400