Statewide Program of Study: Programming and Software Development — Page 1�
Revised–Jan 2025
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.
Statewide Program of Study: 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.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
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Level 4 |
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Aligned Advanced Academic Courses
AP or IB | AP Calculus AB AP Statistics IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL |
Dual Credit | Dual credit offerings will vary by local education agency. |
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer status for this program of study.
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Work-Based Learning Activities |
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Expanded Learning Opportunities |
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Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Apprenticeships
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Additional Stackable IBCs/License
Example Aligned Occupations
Computer User Support Specialists
Median Wage: $51,411
Annual Openings: 5,757
10-Year Growth: 21%
Software Developers
Median Wage: $111,705
Annual Openings: 15,324
10-Year Growth: 36%�
Computer Programmers
Median Wage: $87,997
Annual Openings: 1,176
10-Year Growth: 4%
Successful completion of the Programming and Software Development program of study will fulfill requirements of the STEM endorsement if the math and science requirements are met or the Business and Industry endorsement.
Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024.
For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-study-additional-resources
Programming and Software Development
Statewide Program of Study: Programming and Software Development — Page 2
Information Technology Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Programming and Software Development
Course Information
Level 1
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Level 2
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Computer Science I* 03580200 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: Algebra I or�Corequisites: Algebra I Recommended Prerequisites: None�Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Information Technology |
AP Computer Science Principles* A3580300 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I�Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Information Technology |
Level 3
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
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* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Information Technology career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
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Programming and Software Development
Computer Science III 03580350 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: Computer Science II, Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science Standard Level or IB Computer Science Higher Level Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None�Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Information Technology |
Level 4
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