Computer Science Pathway
Students who choose to pursue a designation as a Pathways Scholar in Computer Science must complete both a certain number of required electives and an internship, certification or capstone project. The Pathway Map below identifies which electives count towards the Computer Science Pathway.
Scope and Sequence
Required Electives*
*Recommended sequence of classes
Year 1 Exploring Computer Science Programming -9-12 (2)
Exploring Computer Science Robotics - 9-12 (2)
Year 2 AP Computer Science Principles - 10-12 (4)
Year 3 AP Computer Science A - 11-12 (4)
Year 4 Students must select a minimum of (two) credits from the courses below:
- Internship (2)
- Certification (2) -Java Developer -Cyber Security
- Capstone Project/ Independent Study (2)
Recommended Additional Electives that counts towards Computer Science Pathway Credit
Business Communication -9-12 (2)
Cyber Security - 9 -12 (2)
Student Technology Help Desk Assistant - 9-12
Advanced Computer Science Robotics -10-12 (2)
Digital Arts I - 9-12 (2)
Multi Media Design - 9-12 (2)
3D Printing and Product Design - 10-12 (2)
AP Statistics - 11-12 (4)
AP Physics C - 12 (4)
World Language IV or AP World Language -11-12 (4)
*Number of Required Credits - 14 Credits
*Number of Total Credits for Pathways Scholar Designation- 22 Credits
25% of 88 credits for graduation
Potential Career Paths: App Developer, Computer Programmer, Cybersecurity Specialist, Database Administrator, Hardware Engineer, IT Architect, Network Administrator, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Systems Manager, Technology Integrator, Web Developer, Video Game Developer.
