COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES CAREER PROGRAM: 5 PATHWAYS

SEE WHERE REGIONAL STUDENTS ARE STUDYING THESE PATHWAYS: 

current CTE Enrollment

Computer Programmer Pathway
People in this profession create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER VIDEO

Computer Networking Pathway
People in this profession design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

computer networking VIDEO

Computer Science Pathway
Students in this pathway use programming, computational thinking, and data analytics to create digital artifacts and documents representing design and analysis in areas including the Internet, algorithms, and the impact that these have on science, business, and society. Computer Science Principles courses teach students to use computational tools and techniques including abstraction, modeling, and simulation to collaborate in solving problems that connect computation to their lives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment and/or be prepared for postsecondary education

Computer Installation and Repair Technology Pathway
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

computer installation/repair VIDEO

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Pathway
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

web page/multimedia  VIDEO

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​INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATIONS

Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.

• Computer User Support Specialists
• Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
• Web Developers

Bachelor’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.

• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Data Warehousing Specialists
• Database Administrators
• Database Architects
• Document Management Specialists
• Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
• Health Informatics Specialists
• Information Security Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Software Developers
• Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
• Video Game Designers
• Web Administrators
• Web and Digital Interface Designers

Pathway information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Occupation videos and links provided by careeronestop.com