![software development](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/571836/89c92878-c3b0-4f95-915f-7ad1f94f8b42.png)
![Software development example](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/527694/fd3b0c06-0728-43e4-b98c-cb49d4b97c6c.jpeg)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Introduction To Computer Science course is a gateway to software engineering. The curriculum utilized throughout this course, advocates a "hands-on" learning approach in which students' primary means of learning is through discovery, experimentation, and application. Each unit is built around a large, culminating, programming project that. exercises the objectives of the unit. In addition, nearly every lesson in the curriculum includes a guided activity to allow students to practice with, and experience the concepts covered in the lesson first-hand.
THIS PROGRAM OFFERED AT
![EHS](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/1576455/a74de7b9-70da-4117-9ca1-b1434fc69b27.png)
Computer Programming & Game Design
IN PROGRAM PURSUITS
Here are some of the things you can look forward to while in the program:
WORK BASED LEARNING
This program works hand in hand with gaming and animation and a variety of developer tools such as Unity to bring students a wide variety of development experiences.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
AP Computer Science Option
PROJECTS
Problem Solving
Design Strategy and Methodology
Data Structures
Solution Analysis
Data Processing
Ethical and Social implications in computing
COMPANION CLASSES
Engineering
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
SkillsUSA
CERTIFICATIONS
Adobe Certified Associate- Photoshop
Oracle Java
DUAL ENROLLMENT
This class does not have a dual enrollment option, but AP Computer Science is available as a part of this program which provides an option for students
![Software Development example](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/527727/10342147-b572-40ef-8caf-baa5c579bdde.jpeg)
![Hot Employment Destinations: Software Development](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/3592504/473259bb-e896-46b0-9ef2-92b098543567.png)
![Tech Support Specialist: Average Salary: $55,135 per year, $19.46 per hour, in Arizona](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/3592542/d2ac6282-6b53-49f4-8cb9-5af35c06b8f1.png)
![Solutions Engineer: Average Salary: $90,020 per year, $39.01 per hour, in Arizona](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/3592555/67732d12-ab38-42d7-a785-fff5574b1e2a.png)
![Software Developer: Average Salary: $97,704 per year, $39.38 per hour, in Arizona](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/8656/file/3592580/2f8da203-1047-406c-b12e-ad6d07486155.png)