Programming and Software Development

Programming and Software Development

The Programming and Software Development program of study explores the occupations and education opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study also includes exploration into creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.

Program Content

  • Display interface
  • Meaningful output
  • Optimizing data visualization
  • Technology operations, systems and concepts

Certifications Available

  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

 

Career

Opportunities

  • Computer Programmer
  • Software Developer, Application
  • Software Developer, Systems Software

Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)

  • Average wage/year
    $79,893 - 104,499
  • Job openings/year
    10,750
  • 21% job growth by 2030
Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Program of StudyHigh School endorsement: Business and Industry

Grade: Middle school

MS - Fundamentals of Computer Science (optional)

Level 1

Computer Science I

Level 2

Computer Science II
OR
AP Computer Science A

Level 3

AP Computer Science A
OR
Computer Science III

Level 4

Independent Study in Technology Applications
OR
IB Computer Science SL Year 2

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