Computer Science pathway
Gain a deep understanding of computer science careers and design through exposure of basic application, game and website development. Students progress through a sequence of courses focused on audio, video, and graphic design techniques, as well as HTML5 and CSS concepts.
IN-DEMAND CAREERS
Salary ranges based on Larimer County Workforce data: ($) $25k-$49k ($$) $50k-$74k ($$$) $75k-$99k ($$$$) $100k +
Suggested Course Sequence
Students can view courses in this pathway, descriptions, and school availibility below. Login to Xello for an interactive course planner tool or use the downloadable sample pathway plan as an optional additional resource.
Level 1 Courses
FRCC INTRODUCTION TO PC APPLICATIONS (1750CEFRHS)
5 PSD Elective/ 3 FRCC Credits
- Industry Certification Opportunity
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS, PGA
Level 2 Courses
FRCC INTRO TO PROGRAMMING (7462CEFRHS)
5 PSD Elective/ 3 FRCC Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: RMHS
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES A/B (6331S1/S2)
10 Math or Elective Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, TMHS
FRCC COMPLETE WEB AUTHORING (9539CEFRHS)
5 PSD/3 FRCC Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: FRHS, TMHS
Level 3 Courses
FRCC WEB EDITING TOOLS (9810CEFRHS)
5 PSD/3 FRCC Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: FRHS, TMHS
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A (6330S1/S2)
10 Math or Elective Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, FRHS
IB COMPUTER SCIENCE (6332S1/S2)
5 Science Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: PHS
FRCC AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (6330CEFRHS)
10 Math or Elective Credits
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: RMHS
COMPUTER CERTIFICATION & REPAIR (1756)
5 Elective Credits
Offered at: FCHS
Futures Lab career pathway program
1/2 day career pathway program open to all PSD high school students. Transportation is provided from all home high schools.
iOS APPLE PROGRAMMING
iOS Apple Programming 1:
- MobileMakers EDU
5 Math credits
5 Language Arts credits
3 Aims Community College credits - Intro to Programming (Python)
5 Math credits
iOS Apple Programming 2:
- MobileMakers Studio
10 Elective credits - Capstone: Computer Science
5 Language Arts credits
NETWORKING & CYBERSECURITY
Cybersecurity & Hardware 1:
- A+ Certification Preparation
5 Math credits
5 Language Arts credits
4 Aims Community College credits - Foundations of UNIX
5 Language Arts credits
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking 2:
- Cybersecurity A
5 Elective credits
3 Aims Community College credits - Aims Networking 1
5 Math credits
3 Aims Community College credits - Capstone: Computer Science
5 Language Arts credits
Level 4 Courses
CAPSTONE: COMPUTER SCIENCE A/B (7284S1/S2)
10 Math or Elective Credits
- Industry Certification Opportunity
- Capstone Opportunity
Offered at: PHS, RMHS, PGA
WORK-BASED LEARNING: COMPUTER SCIENCE (6333)
Variable Credit
- Capstone Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS
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PSD computer science teachers
Poudre Global Academy
Timnath Middle High School
Wellington Middle High School