Developer
CAREER PROFILE:
CAREER Connections
Challenge 4: There Is an App for Class
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2020, September 1). Software developers: Summary.
In Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
Texas Education Agency. (2020, July). Statewide program of study: Programming and
software development; STEM career cluster. Retrieved from https://tea.texas.
gov/Sites/default/files/Programming-ProgramOfStudy2020.pdf
References:
Fundamentals of
Computer Science
LEVEL 1
AP Computer Science Principles
Computer Science I
LEVEL 2
Computer Science II
Practicum in STEM
Career Preparation I
Practicum of AV Production
Practicum in Information
Technology
LEVEL 4
AP Computer Science A
Computer Science II
Introduction to C#
Programming
Applications
Mobile App Development
LEVEL 3
To pursue a career in software development, the
following courses may be o ered at your high school campus.
Ask about certifications you can obtain while in high school.
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Knowledge of computer
science concepts
Equity in app design
Creativity Self-starter
Innovation experience Resourcefulness
Evaluation of solutions Meet deadlines
Identify and solve
problems
Communication with
team members
Independent learning
Communication with
customers
Areas to highlight on your résumé that are consistent
with skills used in this challenge:
In this challenge, you have been hired as an entry-level software
developer. Software developers analyze user needs and
then engineer, design, and test software. This may include
upgrading existing programs.
Computer
Services
Publishing
Manufacturing
Insurance
Finance
The possibilities for
employment are endless
and include careers in
The high school courses could be followed
with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or
master’s degree with majors in computer
software engineering, computer science, or
information science/studies.
Certificates and licenses can
be obtained upon completion
of courses in high school
and in college.
COURSES
HIGH
SCHOOL
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