Introduction to Programming

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description

The core Computer Programming requirement can be achieved in numerous ways.  Students will be able to choose their path once enrolled in Intro to Programming.  Once students have successfully completed Intro to Programming core, students may then pick and choose other programming classes to add to their transcript.

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently.  There will also be opportunities in Soft Skills and Work Based Learning.

Core Paths (choose one)

• PYTHON:  Python class & Databases class, OR

• JAVA:  Java class & Databases class, OR

• AP Computer Science A (Java), OR

• WEB DESIGN:  HTML and CSS class & HTML5 Application Development

Course Prerequisites

• Good Work Ethic

• 8th grade reading skills

• Basic computer skills

• Algebra I

Certification Preparation

• Please see individual courses

Articulation

• Please see individual courses

Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements

• Language Other Than English:  The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion

• Physical Education & Health:  PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion

• Science:  One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion

• Social Studies:  One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion

• Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts:  Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion

Other

• • • Grades:  9-12

    • Length:  1 year

    • Credits:  1

    • CTE CIP:  11.0201 Computer Programming/Programmer

    • PSN:  20362