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Career Cluster: Information Technology

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services.


Cluster Resources
Sequence of Courses Document
Core Standards:
Assignment Code
Course Titles
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Certification Requirements

*denotes authorizations that are no longer issued, but continue to make educators properly certified for the assignment
Career Cluster Foundational Courses
10004 Workplace Technology Skills Any certified CTE teacher
22101 Leadership and Service Any certified CTE teacher
22152 Employability Any certified CTE teacher
22151 Career Exploration All certified teachers or certified school counselor
Career Cluster or Pathway Courses
10003 Introduction to Information Technology Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
Computer Science (K-12)
10101 Network Technologies Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10057 Computer Science Essentials Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10052 Computer Science Principles Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10152 Computer Programming Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
* K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10153 Advanced Computer Programming Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
* K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10108 Cybersecurity Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems Information Support Pathway Endorsement
10201 Web Development Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Web & Digital Communications Pathway Endorsement
Arts, AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10202 Advanced Web Developments Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Web & Digital Communications Pathway Endorsement
Arts, AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10251 Computer Hardware & Software Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
*K-12 Educational Technology
*K-12 Classroom Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
*Computer Repair and Maintenance
10157 AP Computer Science A Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
* K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
17106 Electronics Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Information Technology Cluster Endorsementt
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsementt
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsementt
STEM Cluster Endorsementt
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsementt
*7-12 Technology Educationt
*Electronics
21009 Robotics Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
Welding & Precision Machining Pathway Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*7-12 Technology Education
*Computer Science (K-12)
Capstone Experiences
80018 Youth Internships All Certified Teachers
80019 Senior Experience All certified teachers or certified school counselor
80026 Entrepreneurship Experience All certified teachers or certified school counselor
22104 Service Learning 7th-12th grade certified teacher or certified school counselor
80020 Youth Apprenticeship All certified teachers or certified school counselor
Project Lead the Way Courses
10604 PLTW MS Computer Science PLTW Computer Science Pathway Endorsement
10013 PLTW Computer Science Essentials PLTW Computer Science Pathway Endorsement
10015 PLTW Computer Science Principles PLTW Computer Science Pathway Endorsement
10014 PLTW Computer Science A PLTW Computer Science Pathway Endorsement
10016 PLTW Cybersecurity PLTW Computer Science Pathway Endorsement


Questions? Contact Tracia Rentsch at (605) 220-6612.