This Career Cluster® is focused on building linkages in information technology occupations for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
The Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards must be an integrated component of all CTE course sequences.
The Advanced Computer Science program provides students a deeper exploration in the study of computer science and computational thinking to include algorithms and programming, computing systems, data and analysis, the impacts of computing, and networks and the internet. Topics introduced include abstraction, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the basics of cybersecurity, and object-oriented programming.
The Cybersecurity program provides students with the foundational knowledge of operating systems, networking and network operations, industry protocols and practices for securing computing systems, computer forensic concepts, and emerging technologies in cybersecurity.
The Digital Game Development program provides students with the principles of game mechanics. Areas of study include programming, story and character development, and artistic theory and concepts to develop a game. The Program Standards and Curriculum Frameworks have been updated to include Content Standard 1.0 Integrate Career and Technical Organizations (CTSOs).
The Information Technology-Networking program provides students with concepts in computer networking. Areas of study include safety procedures, network systems hardware, network protocols, and constructing and maintaining a network.
The Program Standards and Curriculum Frameworks have been updated to include Content Standard 1.0 Integrate Career and Technical Organizations (CTSOs).
The Web Design and Development program provides students with concepts to develop and maintain websites. Areas of study include content development, backend programming, design and layout theories, and user interface.
Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2021-22 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.
Any materials needed to complete these courses may be requested by emailing cteinfo@doe.nv.gov.