Computer Science
The Computer Science pathway provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers, such as software development, data analysis, network administration and cybersecurity.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$61,000 - $95,000
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Animator
- Database Administrator
- Webmaster
- Computer Programmer
- Web Developer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Video Game Designer
- Computer Engineer
- Application Developer
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequences you see below are suggestions of what your student could take within this pathway. Please refer to your guidance counselor and the Indiana Graduation Pathways when selecting your classes to ensure you will have correct classes to graduate.
Bolded classes are pathway specific classes. Off Campus pathways will leave students with 3 additional class selections to choose from at their home school. Capstone classes take the place of 3 classes and are optional.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- Principles of Computing
- English 10
- Geometry or Algebra II
- Science
- World History (Advanced Placement Option)
- Health/Financial Literacy
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Topics in Computer Science
- English 11 (Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Option)
- Math
- Science
- US History (Dual Credit Option)
- Elective
- Elective
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- Computer Science
- Capstone (optional)
- English 12 (Advanced Placement option)
- Math (Advanced Placement/ Dual Credit option)
- Government/ Economics
- Science
- Elective
CAPSTONE OPTIONS
A capstone is a culminating course, project or internship that uses the knowledge and skills learned in a Pathway, typically done during senior year. We have several options:
- Computer Science Capstone
- Cooperative Education - approximately 5 hours per week of employability skills school-based instruction with minimum 15 hours per week on-the-job training
- Work-Based Learning Capstone - must have completed pre-requisite and work 75 hours per credit per semester