Information Technology

Information Technology – Networking Systems and Programming and Software Development

Information Technology prepare students with work-related skills for advancement in the telecommunication and information technology career paths. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic foundational knowledge and skills in both theory and practical applications in direct current, alternating current, and power supply circuits. Course content includes fundamentals of networking concepts for personal computers (PC), determining system requirements, setting up equipment, and performing installation tests for the end user. Course content will be delivered through virtual training and hands-on methods. Competencies mastered during this course help prepare students toward acquiring A+ and/or Net+ certification and/or Web design employment. Source: TN CTE Website

PATHWAY CONCENTRATION COURSES & ELECTIVES

• Computer Applications
• Information Technology Foundations
• Computer Systems
• Networking
• Programming/ Game Design I
• Programming/ Game Design II
• Cabling and Internetworking
• IT Clinical Internship
• Work -Based Learning: Career Practicum

ASSOCIATED SKILLS

Successful Information Technology students:

• enjoy making choices.
• demonstrate good computer skills.
• work with many forms of technology.
• enjoy communicating with technology.
• have good written and verbal communication skills.
• apply math skills to everyday IT projects.

POST-SECONDARY

DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES

Certificate

Technical School

• TTC-Athens

Associate’s Degree

Colleges

• Cleveland State CC
• Chattanooga State Community College

Bachelor’s Degree

Colleges and Universities

• ETSU

Advance Degree

Colleges and Universities

• ETSU

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INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATIONS

• CompTia A+

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Skills USA:

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.

CAREERS

• Network Administrator
• Computer Systems Administrator
• Computer Repair Technician
• Help Desk Technician
• Computer Programmer
• Systems Analyst
• Game Designer
• Computer Engineer
• Information Technology Technician
• Cable Technician

WHERE IS IT OFFERED?

Bradley Central High School

Walker Valley High School