PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

The Programming and Software Development program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, testing, and operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study includes creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run

Industry-Based Certification Opportunities

• Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (10th -11th Grade)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

• Skills USA
• Technology Student Association (TSA)
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

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.

Continuous Public Notification of Non-Discrimination

Dickinson ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Bryan Miller, Title IX Coordinator; 2218 FN 517 East, Dickinson, TX  77539; rcobb@dickinsonisd.org; (281) 229-6000.