This course has several interconnected areas of study. Topics are offered on a rotating basis every other year. Course materials build upon one another to develop a comprehensive set of information technology (IT) skills.
Academics & Certifications:
Academic instruction in NYS Learning Standards in English language arts, mathematics, and science is integrated into the curriculum. Students can earn credits for English, math, and science.
Year A: Computer Repair IT Essentials (CompTIA A+) and NDG Linux Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. The IT Essentials course includes hands-on labs that provide practical experience to prepare students for enterprise networking. Simulation tools help them hone their troubleshooting skills and practice what they learn.
Year B: Networking CCNA Routing and Switching (CCENT & CompTIA Network+) curriculum is a gateway to entry-level networking jobs and IT careers. The CCNA curriculum consists of four courses. This CCENT track will cover the first two courses: Introduction to Networks and Routing and Switching Essentials, in addition to the CompTIA Network+ coursework. Students will have the ability to develop a working knowledge of routing, switching, network applications, protocols, and services; practice what they learn on both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool; earn Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks Certificate; earn a Cisco Networking Academy Routing and Switching Essentials Certificate; earn a TestOut Network Pro Certification; and prepare to test for CompTIA Network+ Exam.
Digital Design and Programming is a course that teaches skills for in-demand tech industry jobs. The course focuses on creativity in design, computational thinking concepts and problem solving through a project driven curriculum that gives students advanced digital design experience. Over a two-year period, the students will explore units of study that include Game Design, 3D Modeling, and Computer Science and Programming. Students will work with pseudo-code in Clickteam Fusion and AppInventor, Mechatronics with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, as well as fully programmable game development applications. The skills they learn will allow them to construct creative and innovative games, as well as advance their programming skills in JavaScript, Computational Media with p5.js, and mobile application development. Ethical and social issues in computing, and careers in computing, are interwoven throughout the course.
Academics & Certificates:
Academic instruction in NYS Learning Standards in English language arts, mathematics, and science is integrated into the curriculum. Students can earn credits for English, math, and science.
