10/28/2016 CTE Resource Center Verso Programming Course Description
Programming (6640/36 weeks) Course Description
Course Description
Course Code: 6640
Coop: Available
Duration: 36 weeks
Suggested Grade Levels: 10–12
Prerequisites: None
Students in the Programming course explore programming concepts, use algorithmic procedures, implement
programming procedures with one or more standard languages, and master programming fundamentals. Coding
is used throughout the course. Graphical user interfaces may be used as students design and develop interactive
multimedia applications, including game programs. In addition, students employ HTML or JavaScript to create
Web pages. Students develop their employability skills through a variety of activities.
Recommended prerequisite(s): Keyboarding course(s) or teacherapproved demonstration and documentation of
touch keyboarding skills and Information Technology Fundamentals 6670
Career Clusters and Pathways
For federal reporting (choose one) 1/2
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Telecommunications
Information Technology
Network Systems
Programming and Software Development
Web and Digital Communications
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Science and Mathematics
Available Credentials
Upon completion of the course
Certifications
Certified Internet Web (CIW) Professional Examinations
College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+)
Computer Programming Assessment
Global Standard (GS4) Certification Examination
Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Examination
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Examinations
National Career Readiness Assessment
Software Development Certification Tests
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Concentration Sequences
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10/28/2016 CTE Resource Center Verso Programming Course Description
A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36week courses. Students wishing to
complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.
Check the course description for any course listed below, because some may have a prerequisite.
AP Computer Science (3185/36 weeks)
Computer Applications (6611/36 weeks)
Computer Applications (6617/18 weeks)
Computer Information Systems (6614/18 weeks)
Computer Information Systems (6612/36 weeks)
Computer Information Systems, Advanced (6615/18 weeks)
Computer Information Systems, Advanced (6613/36 weeks)
Computer Network Software Operations (6650/36 weeks)
Computer Network Software Operations, Advanced (6651/36 weeks)
Database Design and Management (Oracle) (6660/36 weeks)
Database Design and Management (Oracle), Advanced (6661/36 weeks)
Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies (6630/36 weeks)
Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies (6632/18 weeks)
Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies, Advanced (6633/18 weeks)
Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies, Advanced (6631/36 weeks)
Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals (6670/36 weeks)
International Baccalaureate Information Technology in a Global Society (IB6613/36 weeks)
Modeling and Simulation Technology (8460/36 weeks)
Office Administration (6621/36 weeks)
Office Administration (6622/18 weeks)
Programming, Advanced (6641/36 weeks)
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