{"id":1840,"date":"2024-01-25T11:08:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T11:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/?page_id=1840"},"modified":"2024-11-29T21:04:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T21:04:20","slug":"programming-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/information-technology\/programming-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Programming Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dreams of designing software?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your student dream of designing their own software? Are they a creative, \u201ccan-do\u201d kind of person who loves solving puzzles and challenges with technology? Then, a career as a computer programmer or software developer might be a great fit!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom sticky\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<nav class=\"wp-block-k12-submenu second-nav-container navbar\" aria-label=\"Secondary Menu\" data-is_expand=\"0\" data-is_hover=\"0\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"container\"><h6 class=\"navbar__heading \"><a>Pathways<\/a><\/h6><ul id=\"secondary-menu\" class=\"navbar__menu hidden-sm\" role=\"menubar\"><li id=\"menu-item-0\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-0-child\" href=\"#menu-item-0-child\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/information-technology\/game-design-programming\/\">Game Design<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-0-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-1\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-1-child\" href=\"#menu-item-1-child\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/information-technology\/information-support-services-pathway\/\">Information Support &amp; Services<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-1-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-2-child\" href=\"#menu-item-2-child\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/information-technology\/networking\/\">Network Systems &amp; Cybersecurity<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-2-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-3\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-3-child\" href=\"#menu-item-3-child\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/information-technology\/digital-communication\/\">Web &amp; Digital Communications<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-3-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"navbar__menu-item hidden\" role=\"none\"><p class=\"view_all chevron \" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\">View All<\/p><p class=\"close hidden chevron \" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\">Close<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Programmers Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Programmers and software developers work for big tech companies; tech start-ups developing new products and services; and companies that develop software for clients in government, healthcare, and other industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These jobs are similar in that they both create applications and software to solve business problems for employers, customers, or clients. However, programmers focus almost exclusively on coding in languages such as Python, C++, and Java, while software developers focus on the entire process, from determining business and functional requirements to overseeing programmers to coordinating testing and launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/programmers-software-developers-diagram.webp\" alt=\"image (name )\" class=\"wp-image-1843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/programmers-software-developers-diagram.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/programmers-software-developers-diagram-300x64.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/programmers-software-developers-diagram-768x164.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-6 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/real-world-skills-developers.webp\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1844 img-fluid square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/real-world-skills-developers.webp 664w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/real-world-skills-developers-300x272.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-6 align-self-center text-margin-left sort-mobile-2\"><h2 class=\" \">Gain real-world skills through project-based learning.<\/h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/real-world-skills-developers.webp\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1844 img-fluid square hidden-lg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/real-world-skills-developers.webp 664w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/real-world-skills-developers-300x272.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><p class=\" \">Stride Career Prep integrates project-based learning into the curriculum, so classwork mirrors what students will be doing in the workplace. With project-based learning, there\u2019s little to memorize and repeat. Instead, students are given a real-life problem to solve and must work with a team to come up with a creative solution.<br><br>For example, students will be asked to create a gamified solution to remove trash from the ocean using a remotely controlled robot named FRED (Floating Robot Eliminates Debris). They\u2019ll not only tackle a serious real problem\u2014the threat plastic poses to the health of our oceans\u2014but also learn Java, graphics, animation, prototyping, and data structures as well as soft skills such as communication, creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. And they\u2019ll get feedback on projects from successful professionals in the field.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Programming Pathway Curriculum in Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All students take the core courses required for high school graduation in their state. The chart below shows the additional classes students take as part of the Programming Pathway. You can see the rest of the curriculum by viewing the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/offerings-curriculum-and-services\/course-list-and-sample-lessons\/\"><strong>full course list<\/strong><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES&nbsp;<\/strong><br><em>These courses provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into potential careers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:100\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER FOUNDATION COURSES&nbsp;<\/strong><br><em>These courses are building blocks that prepare students for more specialized pathway courses.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:200\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER PREPARATION COURSES&nbsp;<\/strong><br><em>These courses prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:300\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>OPTIONAL CAREER LEARNING COURSES&nbsp;<\/strong><br><em>While not required, these courses provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that are useful in their chosen careers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><em>IT Explorations &nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:101\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Computer Science Principles<br>OR<br>Computer and Cloud Fundamentals<sup>\u2020\u2020<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:201\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><em>Python Programming A &amp; B<\/em><br><em>OR<\/em><br><em>Introduction to Java Programming 1<\/em><br><em>Introduction to Java Programming 2<\/em><br><em>OR<\/em><br><em>Data Structures in C++ 1*<\/em><sup>\u2020<\/sup><br><em>Data Structures in C++ 2*<\/em><sup>\u2020<\/sup><br><em>*Intro to JavaScript is a pre-requisite<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:301\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><em>Green Design and Technology<\/em><br><em>Computer Science I A &amp; B<\/em><br><em>Virtual Reality<\/em><br><em>Mobile Apps<\/em><br><em>AP\u00ae Computer Science Principles A &amp; B<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Pathway courses are subject to change.<\/em><br><sup>\u2020<\/sup><em>New in fall 2022<\/em><br><sup>\u2020\u2020<\/sup><em>New in spring 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get credentialed.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications provide a credible, third-party assessment of a student\u2019s skills and knowledge of a given subject. Students in this pathway can prepare to take these industry-recognized certification exams:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(1, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><br>These baseline certifications prepare students with domain-specific, entry-level job skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>IC<sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;G5 Living Online<br>CompTIA ITF+<br>CompTIA Cloud Essentials<br>NOCTI Computer Programmer<br>NOCTI Visual Communications and Interactive Media<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:2\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>EMPLOYMENT READY CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><br>These certifications indicate students have acquired skills needed to perform a job with little or no support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:3\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"3\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>EMPLOYMENT READY CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><br>These certifications indicate students have acquired skills needed to perform a job with little or no support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:4\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"4\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p>AWS Cloud Practitioner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a school near you that offers the Programming Pathway.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stride Career Prep programs with the Programming Pathway are available at tuition-free K12-powered public online schools in the following states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>ALABAMA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/aldca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology.html?_ga=2.134051399.897364272.1650288606-1959306467.1624554755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama Destinations Career Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:100\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>MINNESOTA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mnva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:200\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>SOUTH CAROLINA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/casc.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyber Academy of South Carolina<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>ARKANSAS<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/arva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkansas Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:101\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>MISSOURI<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mova.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:201\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>TEXAS<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/tvah.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Virtual Academy At<br>Hallsville<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:2\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CALIFORNIA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cava.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-and-communication-technologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Virtual Academies<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/iqacademyca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iQ Academy of California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:102\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>NEW MEXICO<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nmdca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology.html?_ga=2.99979863.897364272.1650288606-1959306467.1624554755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:202\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>UTAH<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/utva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:3\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"3\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>COLORADO<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/codca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology.html?_ga=2.201052903.897364272.1650288606-1959306467.1624554755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destinations Career Academy of Colorado<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:103\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"3\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>OHIO<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ohva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:203\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"3\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>WISCONSIN<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/dcawi.k12.com\/career-college-prep\/information-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:4\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"4\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>INDIANA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/indls.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana Digital Learning School<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ingda.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana Gateway Digital Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:104\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"4\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>OREGON<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cascade Virtual Academy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/insightor-ph.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insight School of Oregon\u2014Painted Hills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:204\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"4\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>WYOMING<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wyva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyoming Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:5\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"5\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>LOUISIANA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lavca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/information-technology\/?_ga=2.76273116.897364272.1650288606-1959306467.1624554755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:105\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"5\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>PENNSYLVANIA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/insightpaschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insight School of Pennsylvania<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/pennsylvania-online-schools\/\">Agora Cyber Charter School<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:205\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"5\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t see your state? &nbsp;Check out the tuition-based option&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/k12privateacademy.com\/stride-career-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Programming Pathway. There are also tuition-free options in related fields like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/information-technology\/game-design-programming-pathway\/\"><strong>game design<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">Choose a career. Prepare for the future.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-OVJhFzGD\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-OVJhFzGD\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-OVJhFzGD-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Computer Programmer<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-OVJhFzGD-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Computer programmers write and test code in languages such as C++, Java, and Python that allow computer applications and software programs to function properly. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. In addition, programmers test newly created applications and programs to ensure that they produce the expected results. There can be overlap with the duties of software developers.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$93,000<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<br><\/strong>Declining<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred; some employers may accept commensurate experience, demonstrated through a portfolio of programming content including apps, and\/or give job candidates a coding challenge to complete.<br><br>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/computer-programmers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/computer-programmers.htm<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-NDB4CUiq\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-NDB4CUiq\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-NDB4CUiq-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Software Developer<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-NDB4CUiq-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Software developers manage all aspects of developing a software program. They interface with customers to understand the goal of the software project and all required functionalities. They also identify requirements related to security, capacity, and speed. They document all requirements and workflows and serve as the liaison between the customer and the computer programmers who code the software. They are ultimately responsible for ensuring the software meets the customers\u2019 needs.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$110,140<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<br><\/strong>Much faster than average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred; some employers may accept commensurate experience, demonstrated through a portfolio of programming content including apps, and\/or give job candidates a coding challenge to complete<br><br>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/software-developers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/software-developers.htm<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-fp46eVCu\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-fp46eVCu\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-fp46eVCu-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Computer and Information Systems Manager<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-fp46eVCu-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Computer and information systems managers, also called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct IT activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and then develop and implement a plan to achieve these goals. This includes procuring, developing, installing, and maintaining required hardware and software and overseeing a team of IT professionals, which may include computer systems analysts, software developers, information security analysts, and computer support specialists. Computer and information systems managers may have more specific titles such as chief information officers, chief technology officers, IT directors, and IT security managers.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<br><\/strong>$159,010<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<br><\/strong>Faster than average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<br><br>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">FAQs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-NQbyRVu4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-NQbyRVu4\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-NQbyRVu4-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Do you need a college degree to be a coder\/programmer or software developer?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-NQbyRVu4-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">You do not necessarily need a college degree to get a job as a coder\/programmer or software developer. Most programmers have a bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science, but in many companies, the only requirement is demonstrated advanced skills in object-oriented programming languages including Java, C++, and Python. Employers often give candidates a coding challenge, sometimes called a technical interview, to assess each candidate\u2019s aptitude for a job. Our Programming Pathway is a great way to learn these skills and start developing a portfolio while completing high school.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-QnTDtqWK\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-QnTDtqWK\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-QnTDtqWK-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>If you want to become a coder\/programmer or software developer, what programming languages should you learn?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-QnTDtqWK-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Java, C++, and Python are the most useful programming languages to learn right now. Our Programming Pathway includes coursework in each, and we also help prepare students to take the relevant certification exams. Other in-demand languages right now include Pearl, Scarla, and Go.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-IFLo8K2d\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-IFLo8K2d\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-IFLo8K2d-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Which companies hire programmers without a college degree?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-IFLo8K2d-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Apple, Google, and IBM are among tech companies willing to consider candidates without a college degree.\u00a0That doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s easy to get a job there, though! You\u2019ll need to have excellent programming and problem-solving skills, be a whiz at several programming languages, and write a killer cover letter highlighting tangible accomplishments (e.g., apps or programs you\u2019ve developed that have solved an organizational need) and your ability to effectively collaborate with other members of a programming team. If you get an interview, you\u2019ll need to demonstrate those skills\u2014and keep your cool under pressure\u2014by completing a coding challenge developed by the employer. Hackathons and coding competitions, like those organized by Business Professionals of America (BPA), are great ways to simulate this experience, build a portfolio, and get a leg up on the competition. That\u2019s why our Programming Pathway features a project-based curriculum that allows students to build a portfolio while learning Java, C++, and Python. Membership to BPA is also included in our tuition-free program.*** BPA sponsors coding competitions, provides networking opportunities, and offers scholarships!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-KV5NoD5I\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-KV5NoD5I\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-KV5NoD5I-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>How can you prepare for a career in software development while still in high school? What classes should you take?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-KV5NoD5I-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">While in high school, you can learn as many coding languages as possible, develop a portfolio of work, and, ideally, intern or job shadow at a software company. Participate in hackathons, join student IT clubs, and develop apps and games. Classes in computer science, computer programming logic, and specific languages are helpful. 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