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Regional College-Career Pathway for secondary schools. Classes to take for a career in information technology (IT).
Regional College-Career Pathway for secondary schools. Classes to take for a career in information technology (IT).
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<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>College</strong>-<strong>Career</strong> Pathway:<br />
<strong>Information</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong><br />
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS<br />
1<br />
COMPUTER<br />
INFORMATION<br />
SYSTEMS<br />
Computer <strong>Information</strong> Systems<br />
• CIS 210 Intro to Database Design/Management<br />
• CIS 207 Object-Oriented Programming<br />
• CIS 170 Introduction to Digital Forensics<br />
Computer <strong>Information</strong><br />
Systems AAS<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
ORIENTATION /<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
Grades 9–10<br />
SKILL<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
Grades 10–12<br />
CAPSTONE /<br />
ADVANCED<br />
Grades 12<br />
2<br />
GUIDED<br />
TRANSFER<br />
Computer Science<br />
• PHY 211 Engineering Physics I<br />
• MTH 210 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II<br />
• CIS 223 Computer Science II<br />
Associate of Science<br />
CAREER<br />
FOCUSED<br />
COURSES<br />
Programming<br />
Networking /<br />
Cybersecurity<br />
Computer Applications<br />
or<br />
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers<br />
or<br />
AP Computer Science Principles<br />
AP Computer Science A<br />
CIS 105 Introduction to Computer<br />
Programming<br />
or<br />
or<br />
IT Course (i.e. MobileMaker)<br />
CIS 230 Computer Hardware &<br />
Troubleshooting<br />
&<br />
CIS 231 Introduction to Windows OS<br />
Completion of both courses leads to<br />
CompTIA A+ Certification<br />
CIS 121 Computer Science I<br />
CIS 127 Discrete Structures<br />
CIS 252 Network Fundamentals<br />
(CompTIA Network + Exam<br />
Certification)<br />
&<br />
3<br />
NETWORKING /<br />
CYBERSECURITY<br />
Networking & Cybersecurity<br />
• CIS 253 Principles of Cyber Security<br />
• CIS 263 Ethical Hacking & Counter Measures<br />
• CIS 222 Linux Operating Systems<br />
SELECTED OCCUPATIONS, WAGES, & JOB GROWTH<br />
Certificate<br />
Courses and Work-Based Learning Address the PWR Act Recommended Technical and Essential Employability Competencies<br />
Program<br />
Typical Job<br />
Median<br />
Near or Above Living<br />
1 Adult + 1 Child 1 Wage 2<br />
Wage Threshold for Hourly<br />
Growth in Illinois:<br />
Annual Job<br />
Openings 2<br />
Growth in Illinois:<br />
% Change<br />
Over 10 years 2<br />
Stackable?<br />
WORK-BASED<br />
LEARNING<br />
SCIENCE<br />
<strong>Career</strong> Exploration<br />
Team-Based Challenge<br />
Science Sequence<br />
Team-Based Challenge<br />
<strong>Career</strong> Development Experience<br />
Youth Apprenticeship<br />
Science Sequence<br />
or<br />
AP Biology<br />
or<br />
BIO 108 Biology for Contemporary<br />
Society<br />
1<br />
Computer<br />
<strong>Information</strong><br />
Systems AAS<br />
Guided Transfer<br />
Computer Science<br />
Computer Systems Analysts<br />
Computer User Support Specialists<br />
Computer and <strong>Information</strong> Systems<br />
Managers<br />
Computer Hardware Engineers<br />
Software Developers - Applications<br />
Software Developers - Systems Software<br />
Y<br />
Y<br />
Y<br />
Y<br />
Y<br />
Y<br />
$42.13<br />
$26.27<br />
$69.43<br />
$48.49<br />
$49.47<br />
$49.17<br />
2,230<br />
2,220<br />
1,370<br />
110<br />
2,690<br />
1,030<br />
9%<br />
11%<br />
10%<br />
12%<br />
28%<br />
13%<br />
Typically Stacks<br />
to Bachelor’s<br />
Program<br />
SOCIAL<br />
SCIENCE<br />
MATH<br />
Social Science Sequence<br />
Algebra<br />
Geometry<br />
Social Science Sequence<br />
Geometry<br />
Algebra 2<br />
Pre-Calculus<br />
Social Science Sequence<br />
Transitional Math STEM<br />
MTH 112 <strong>College</strong> Algebra<br />
or<br />
MTH 190 Calculus with Analytical<br />
Geometry I<br />
AP Calculus<br />
or<br />
2<br />
Computer and <strong>Information</strong> Research<br />
Scientists<br />
Y<br />
1. Living wage calculations are based on MIT”s Living Calculator (https://livingwage.mit.edu/), where the “Living Wage” for 1 Adult + 1 Child is $26.27/hour for the state of Illinois.<br />
“Near” defined as 85% of the statewide living wage, which is $22.33/hour<br />
2. For Chicago-Napervile-Elgin MSA. U.S. Department of Labor, <strong>Career</strong>Onestop: https://www.careeronestop.org/Explore<strong>Career</strong>s/explore-careers.aspx<br />
3<br />
Networking /<br />
Cybersecurity<br />
Certification<br />
$58.35<br />
Computer Network Support Specialists Y $29.46<br />
840 8%<br />
90<br />
21%<br />
ENGLISH<br />
English Sequence<br />
English Sequence<br />
AP Language & Composition<br />
or<br />
ENG 101 English Composition I &<br />
ENG 102 English Composition II<br />
— In Collaboration With —<br />
AP or<br />
Dual Credit<br />
Dual Credit<br />
Course<br />
<strong>College</strong> and <strong>Career</strong> Pathway<br />
Endorsement Earned<br />
Course / Program Prepares<br />
for Industry Credential
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