Information Technology

Career & Technology Education
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Computer Science

The Information Technology (IT) Software Pathway program, Computer Science prepares students for further study and careers in the field of Computer Science. Students complete a sequence of four courses, starting with an overview of the Computing and Information Technology field and progressing through a more in-depth study of computer science.  

Throughout the program, students will learn all aspects of Computer Science including: programming, hardware design, networks, graphics, databases and information retrieval, cyber security, software design, programming languages, logic, programming paradigms, translation between levels of abstraction, artificial intelligence, the limits of computations, applications in information technology and information systems, and social issues (Internet security, privacy, and intellectual property). 

  • Foundations of Computer Science 
  • AP Computer Science Principles 
  • AP Computer Science
  • Computer Science Capstone

CTE Contacts

Mr. Adam Tolley, Supervisor of Instruction
(410) 758-2403, Ext. 131
202 Chesterfield Avenue
Centreville, MD 21617
adam.tolley@qacps.org

Ms. Robin Smith, Admin. Assistant
(410) 758-2403, Ext. 186
202 Chesterfield Avenue
Centreville, MD 21617
robin.smith@qacps.org