Copyright: 2025

Virginia Assignment Code: 6612

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: FBLA

Course Description:

Students will work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, networks, telecommunications, emerging technologies, and career opportunities related to the information technology field. Students will apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/information-technology/computer-information-systems/