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WA State Program of StudyCareer Cluster: Information Technology Career Cluster Pathway: Application Development and Software Engineering This Career Pathway Program of Study can serve as

WA State Program of Study

Career Cluster: Information Technology Career Cluster Pathway: Application Development and Software Engineering

This Career Pathway Program of Study can serve as a guide along with other career planning materials as learners continue on a career path Courses listed within this program are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s education and career goals This Program of Study should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.

Social Studies/

Sciences

Other Required Courses Other Electives Recommended Electives Learner Activities Leadership Activities

Career & Technical Courses And/or Degree Major Courses

SAMPLE Occupations Relating

To This Pathway

Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners

9

State History

Additional required:

2 credits- Health and Fitness

Suggested program courses to meet

required credits:

1 Credit Business Communication and Technical

Communication

1 Credit- Art: Web Design or Digital Design

or Visual Communication 5 Credit Social Studies:

Economics or Business Law

2.0 Credits English:

Digital Communication Tools (One Course Digicom Fundamentals; One Course Digicom Communication)

Fundamentals of IT

Certification:

Microsoft Office Specialist

Extensive Preparation

Applications Engineer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Computer (Software) Engineer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Data Modeler

• Job Profile

• Wages

Game Developer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Operating System Designer/Engineer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Mobile Applications Developer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Programmer

10

Science US History

Additional Courses for

4 year college or university minimum admission

requirements:

.5 Credit Social Studies

2 Credits World Language

Intro To Programming

11 English 11 or

Technical

Communicatio

n

Algebra 2 or Statistics

(Note:

Industry recommends subject matter mastery in

Computer Science or Physics

Future Business Leaders of America

• Business Communication

• Business Presentation

• Computer Applications

Computer Programming

statistics will increase the likelihood of success in the understanding

of programming

concepts)

• Computer Game and Simulation

Programming

• Computer Problem Solving

• Computer Programming

• Cyber Security

• Database Design and Application

• Desktop Application Programming

• Desktop Publishing

• E-Business

• Introduction to Technology Concepts

• Networking Design

• Networking Concepts

• Spreadsheet Applications

• Technology Concepts

• Word Processing 1 &

2

• Web Site Design

Skills USA

• Career Pathways Showcase

• Computer Maintenance Technology

• Computer Programming

• Employment Application Process

• Internetworking

• Job Interview

• Professional Development Program Modules

• Web Design

• Job Profile

• Wages

Programmer Analyst

• Job Profile

• Wages

Project Lead

• Job Profile

• Wages

• Program/Project Manager

• Job Profile

• Wages

Software Applications Specialist

• Job Profile

• Wages

Software Design Engineer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Systems Administrator

• Job Profile

• Wages

Systems Analyst

• Job Profile

• Wages

Test Engineer

• Job Profile

• Wages

Moderate Preparation

Applications Analyst Software Applications Tester

College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided

12 English 12 or

Business

Communicatio

n

Statistics or Pre-Calculus

* a rigorous program of math is highly recommende

AP Computer Science

* a rigorous program of science is highly

AP Exam Computer Programming (AP if offered)

and/or Cooperative Worksite Experience

Certificates (Note:These may be required for

a programming position They are aligned more closely to the technical knowledge and skills required for an applications developer

d for this program of study

recommende

d for this program of study

position.) Microsoft Gaming Development Fundamentals 98-374

Microsoft HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals 98-375

Microsoft MTA Database Fundamentals 98-364

Microsoft Mobile Development Fundamentals 98-373

Microsoft MTA NET Fundamentals Exam 98-372

Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals Exam 98-361

Microsoft MTA Web Development Fundamentals Exam 98-363

Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.

Y Year

13

100+ Level

English

100+ Level Math or Statistics

100+ Level Science

AAT, AAS, and other degree granting courses require additional general education requirements:

5+ Accounting Credits

5+ English/Comm

Credits 5+

Economics/Finance Credits

5+ Math Credits 10+ Social Science Credits

5+ Science Credits

Application Developer

• Algorithm Analysis

Architecture

Programming Fundamentals of Computing

• Database Design

• Develop Software

• Hardware Design

• Modify Existing Software

• Software Testing

Software Designer/Engineer

• Algorithm Analysis

• Database Design

Embedded Systems Software

• Direct Software Programming

• Modify Existing Software

• Principles of Language Design

• Software Engineering

• Software Testing

14

100+ Level

Communicatio

n

Certifications:

Microsoft:

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Oracle

Oracle Certified Associate, JAVA SE Programmer Oracle Certified Professional, JAVA SE Programmer Oracle Certified Expert JAVA Platform, Enterprise Edition

6 JavaServer Pages and Servlet Developer Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition

6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition

6 Java Persistence API Developer Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition

6 Web Services Developer Oracle Certified Professional, Java ME 1 Mobile Application Developer

Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Forms Developer

Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional

Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional

Security +

Note: Internships, Co-Ops, Volunteering,

Part-or Full-Time Employment are highly recommended as employers in the software industry typically hire four-year graduates with experience

Year

15

300+ Level

Courses app

Complete Programming and Software Development Major (4 Year Degree program)

Year

16

Programs

Certificate

Bellevue College

Bellingham Technical College

Cascadia Community College

Clark College

Clover Park Technical College

Columbia Basin College

Edmonds Community College

Highline Community College

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Lower Colombia College

Peninsula

Renton Technical College

Seattle Central Community College Skagit Valley College

South Puget Sound Community College Spokane Community College

Spokane Falls Community College Walla Walla Community College University of Washington - Tacoma

Associate

Bates Technical College Bellevue College Bellingham Technical College Cascadia Community College Clover Park Technical College

Columbia Basin College Edmonds Community College Everett Community College Green River Community College Highline Community College Lake Washington Institute of Technology Lower Colombia College

Peninsula College Pierce College Renton Technical College Seattle Central Community College Shoreline Community College Skagit Valley College

South Puget Sound Community College

Spokane Community College

Spokane Falls Community College

Tacoma Community College

Wenatchee Valley College

Walla Walla Community College

Whatcom Community College

Yakima Valley Community College

Bachelor

Central Washington University Eastern Washington University University of Washington

Washington State University Western Washington University

Skills Standards for Information Technology Programming/Software Engineering

Perform Analysis

A1 Gather data to identify customer requirements

A2 Define scope of work

A3 Define system and software requirements

A4 Identify measurable performance and reliability requirements

A5 Develop test requirements

A6 Develop high-level systems and functional specifications

A7 Identify risks and determine security requirements and risk reduction

strategies

Develop Structure

B1 Choose architecture

B2 Identify major subsystems and interfaces

B3.Assist with selecting design tools

B4 Develop object and data models

B5 Validate design scheme and models

Design/ Develop Program

C1 Develop design and interface specifications

C2 Identify system platform, components and dependencies

C3 Develop appropriate data model and database scheme

C4 Prepare and conduct design review

C5 Identify maintenance requirements

C6 Create and test prototypes

Implement Program

D1 Write code D2 Perform unit testing D3 Integrate subsystems D4 Lead and/or participate in peer code review

D5 Resolve defects and revise and adapt existing code

D6 Oversee data migration from existing application(s)

Test and Validate Program

E1 Develop test plan and system E2 Develop test procedures E3 Perform tests

E4 Document test results and make recommendations E5 Modify code and regression test iteration based upon approval of recommendations

E6 Perform acceptance testing

E7 Perform post-project analysis and validation

Release Product

F1 Participate in development of release plan

F2 Train technical support staff F3 Participate in development of user training plan F4 Transition to new system

F5 Evaluate, correct and document defects

F6 Evaluate, implement and document enhancements

C8 Incorporate security requirements into design

C7 Review and provide input to user documentation

Subject

Grade Level Expectations can be

reviewed at:

http://standards.ospi.k12.wa.us/

Programming and Software Development Competencies (How skills attained from GLEs and CTE frameworks are used after high school)

Math

Arithmetic, Geometry,

Algebra & Trigonometry

College students or entry-level workers use the content learned in Math in these kinds of ways:

Can select, implement and evaluate problem solving techniques and tools Apply analytical and logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans Use number systems and internal data representation

Apply prior knowledge to new problems Translate word problems to formulas Evaluate variables in functions Solve complex problems using mathematical concepts

English

Reading, Writing and

Communication

College students or entry-level workers use the content learned in English in these kinds of ways:

Listen and ask critical questions to identify relevant issues and concerns Develop and use effective written and oral communication

Adapt communication strategies and styles to specific audiences Articulate complex problems and concepts

Read and apply needed information using company and manufacturers' references (e.g., procedural manuals, documentation, standards, work flowcharts)

Convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience Summarize and paraphrase information from multiple sources Document step by step procedures, using clear and effective notes, for future use Read and understand large amounts of technical information