Course Information
The Digital Technology Career Cluster focuses on developing digital systems for communication and data storage using critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Students will prepare for careers to navigate and lead in the constantly evolving tech landscape driving innovation across all industries.
Cybersecurity Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Cybersecurity Pathway prepares students with academic, technical and employability
skills for a career in cybersecurity through coursework, work-based learning opportunities,
CTSO organizations, and opportunities to earn college credit and industry certifications
in high school. Students will be prepared for diverse post high school education opportunities.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Supporting Courses
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
AP Computer Science Principles
(College Board)
AP Cybersecurity Kickstart: Networking
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
AP Cybersecurity Kickstart: Fundamentals
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Information Technology Systems Pathway
Pathway Chart
Information technology careers are available in every sector of the economy. The information
technology industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial field that continues to have
a revolutionary impact on the economy and on the world. Students in the Information
Technology Pathway learn and practice skills that give them college credit, industry
certifications, and prepares them for diverse post-high school education.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Supporting Courses
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Secondary Math 2
Secondary Math 3
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
AP Computer Science Principles
(College Board)
Data Analytics
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Programming and Software Development Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Programming and Software Development Pathway prepares students with essential
skills such as critical thinking, computational thinking, problem solving, and mathematical
reasoning. Students will also acquire essential coding skills in various languages
to give them a competitive
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Supporting Courses
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
AP Computer Science Principles
(College Board)
Augmented Reality/
Virtual Reality
Data Analytics
Data Science
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
AP Computer Science
(College Board)
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Web Development Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Web Development Pathway includes work that involves creating, designing, and producing
of interactive multimedia products and services. Students in this Pathway learn and
practice skills that give them college credit, industry certifications, and prepares
them for industry work and
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Supporting Courses
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Secondary Math 2
Secondary Math 3
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.