Programming & Software Development
Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement
The Programming and Software Development program of study explores the occupations and education opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, and testing 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 may also include exploration into creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.
| Programming & Software Programming Program of Study |
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|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th | Fundamentals of Computer Science (1 credit) |
| 10th | AP Computer Science OR Computer Science I (1 credit) |
| 11th | AP Computer Science A (Math or LOTE) OR Computer Science II (1 credit) |
| 12th | Independent Study in Technology Applications (1 credit) |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
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Information Technology Specialist
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TOSA Python
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer, Systems Software | $103,334 | 2,985 | 25% |
| Software Developers, Applications | $104,499 | 6,311 | 30% |
| Computer Programmers | $79,893 | 1,454 | 9% |