Networking Systems

Ranchview High School
Business & Industry or STEM Endorsement

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subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Language Arts English English English English
Math Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
CTE Courses

Principles of Information Technology
(1 credit)

Computer Maintenance
OR
AP Computer Science Principles 
(1 credit)

Networking
(1 credit)

Career Prep-POS
(2 credits)
OR

Independent Study in Emerging Technology (1 credit)

Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • CompTIA A+, IT Fundamentals+, Network+, and Security+
  • Computer Networking Fundamentals - Job Ready
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Computer Network Architects $111,633 1,082 23%
Computer System Analysts $87,568 5,937 29%
Computer Network Support Specialists $68,037 1,824 19%

The Networking Systems program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing and implementing computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. This program of study may also include exploration into analyzing science, engineering, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems.