IT-Software Development Specialist
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the IT field an opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path. Credits earned through this academy may be applied to CVTC's technical degree programs. Students enrolled in this academy will focus on the exploration of resolving software - based computer problems in today's digital office environments.
Students work with a text editor and a browser to develop web pages from scratch using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control color, layout, text, and images. Problem - solving skills are practiced as students complete a variety of programming exercises using the JavaScript programming language. Students explore the history and evolution of databases and investigate current database usage in the industry. Students who successfully complete the courses will earn an IT - Software Development Specialist Technical Diploma from CVTC. This technical diploma prepares individuals to provide technical assistance in resolving software - based computer problems in today’s digital office environments.
Credential Earned: Upon successful completion of the academy, students will be awarded the IT Software Development Specialist Technical Diploma.
To be considered as successfully completing the academy, the student will need to have earned a C - or higher in all courses.
Requirements
Age Requirement: Students must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Technology: Students will be required to have access to a computer to complete their online courser hours and homework. The computer must meet the minimum requirements or better to e used for the duration of the program. If a student does not have a computer, CVTC may have a device that the student can check out. Please reach out with any questions.
Academy Schedule
FALL 2027
152 - 118 Introduction to Computer Programming
Format: Online Live
Dates & Times: August 23 - October 15, 2027 | M/W/F| 8:00 - 9:55 am
801 - 196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication
Format: Online Live
Dates & Times: August 25 - December 10,, 2027 | T/Th |8:00 - 9:55 am
152 - 107 Web 1 - HTML & CSS
Format: Online Live
Dates & Times: October 18 - December 10, 2027 | M/W/F | 8:00 - 9:55 am
SPRING 2028
152 - 101 Programming Fundamentals
Format: Online Live
Dates & Times: January 24 - March 17 , 2028 | M/W/F| 8:00 - 9:55 am
152 - 132 Database 1
Format: Online Live
Dates & Times: March 27 - May, 19 2028 | M/W/F| 8:00 - 9:55 am
Course Descriptions
152 - 101 Programming Fundamentals | 3 credits
This course is designed to be a student's first programming course. It provides an introduction to fundamental computer programming concepts including: input - processing - output, if - then - else logic, for loops, and loops. Students use pseudo code and flowcharting tools to build problem - solving skills. Programming concepts are applied and problem - solving skills are practiced as students complete a variety of programming exercises using the JavaScript programming language.
152 - 107 Web 1 - HTML & CSS | 3 credits
This course is designed to be a "first course" in website development. Students work with a text editor and a browser to develop web pages from scratch using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control color, layout, text, and images. Responsive design principles and accessibility standards are incorporated to ensure websites are usable and professional - looking. Tables, forms, audio, and video components are included to add variety and pizzazz.
152 - 118 Introduction to Computers Programming | 3 credits
This is an introductory course that explores Information Technology - Software Development. The fundamental concepts in this course include: operating systems, file management, problem solving, programming concepts, and an introductory look at the JavaScript programming language.
152 - 132 Database 1 | 3 credits
Designed as a first database course, this course introduces students to the concepts of relational database management and beginning SQL. Students explore the history and evolution of databases, and investigate current database usage in industry. This relational model is examined and utilized as students practice creating, populating, manipulating, and querying multi - table relational databases using both the MS Access graphical user interface and SQL.
801 - 196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits
Focus on developing speaking, verbal, and nonverbal communication and listening skills through individual presentation, group activities, and other projects.
Just the Facts
Fall 2027
15 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
August 23 - December 10, 2027 and January 24 - May 19, 2028
Days of The Week
M - F
Times
8 - 9:55 a.m.
Classroom Location
Online Live
Registration for this academy is upcoming.
Still have questions? Please contact our HS Academies Team at 715-852-1365 for more information.
Learn more about CVTC High School Academies at cvtc.edu/HSAcademies