Information Technology: Programming and Software Development
Statewide Program of Study
The Programming and Software Development program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, testing, and operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications.
This program of study includes creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.
This Program of Study is in our
Information Technology Career Cluster
This 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.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Program and create a game
Participate in TSA
Work-Based Learning Activities
Intern at a local IT company to develop skills in programming and coding
Shadow a software developer to learn how they create and improve software to support efficient processes at their company
Industry-Based Certifications
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (Level 4)
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Software Developers
$111,705
Median Wage
15,324
Annual Openings
36%
Growth
Computer Programmers
$87,997
Median Wage
1,176
Annual Openings
4%
Growth
Computer User Support Specialists
$51,411
Median Wage
5,757
Annual Openings
21%
Growth