Information Technology Career Cluster

The Information Technology (IT) career cluster focuses on the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.      

This career cluster includes occupations ranging from Software Developer and Programmer to Cybersecurity Specialists and Network Analysts.

Salary and job descriptions for select careers in this cluster:

Information Technology Project Manager

Software Developer

Certifications Offered:

  • Apple App Development with Swift
  • CodeHS Cybersecurity Level 1 Certification
  • CodeHS Python Level 1 Certification
  • CodeHS Web Design Level 1 Certification
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • NOCTI: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
  • Unity Certified User: Programmer
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Windows Operating System Fundamentals
  • Oracle Certified Associate JAVA SE 8 Programmer
  • Oracle Certified Database Associate
  • WD Certified Web Design

Campuses with Programs in Information Technology 

High School

  • Akins ECHS
  • Bowie HS
  • Crockett ECHS
  • Eastside ECHS
  • LASA
  • Navarro ECHS
  • Northeast ECHS
  • Travis ECHS​​​​​​​

CTE Programs of Study/Offered Courses

Cybersecurity

  • Principles of Information Technology
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Computer Science I
  • Digital Forensics
  • Practicum in Cybersecurity

Information Technology Support and Services

  • Principles of Information Technology
  • Computer Maintenance 
  • Computer Technician Practicum

Programming and Software Development

  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • Computer Science I & II
  • AP Computer Science A, MATH
  • AP Computer Science A, LOTE
  • Practicum in Information Technology
  • Computer Science III

Web Development

  • Principles of Information Technology
  • Web Design
  • Web Game Development
  • Practicum in Information Technology