Software & App Design
CTE Software Development & App Design
Spotlight Podcast
CTE MONTH: Coding & Software Dev. at Arcadia
CTE Month continues as we explore the Coding and Software Development program at Arcadia High School with instructor Shelley Alfieri-Brown and student Carter Friedberg.
From designing software and building databases to exploring networking and testing applications like industry professionals, these students are gaining real-world tech skills that go far beyond the basics.
Description
The Coding and Software Development program prepares students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluating computer software and program applications.
Throughout the Software and App Design instructional program, students learn how to code, use programming languages, update databases, design user interfaces, understand networking and warehousing, use encryption and security, perform software testing and evaluations.
- Dual Enrollment – Scottsdale Community College (CIS151 & CIS165)
- Two-Year Program Completion
- Technical Standards: www.azed.gov/cte/sd
Courses Offered
Course ID: 8728-8729
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite: Coding in Python
*Optional college credit may be available; dual enrollment fee required.
Semester 1 continues object-oriented programming in high-demand and appropriate programming languages. Semester 2 introduces Apple iOS programming.
This course leads to industry-recognized certification.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
Course ID: 8726-8727
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
*Optional college credit may be available; dual enrollment fee required.
Semester 1 introduces students to Python programming. Semester 2 introduces students to object-oriented game development, game design, and game theory.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
Description:
Throughout the Software and App Design instructional program, students learn how to code in multiple languages, programming systems, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization. If you want to be a part of the growing IT sector, this pathway is a must-do! And dual enrollment credits are abundant. Get on the path for a great career and a jumpstart in a Certificate for IT. Earn multiple certifications while in high school.
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Dual Enrollment – Scottsdale Community College (CIS151 & CIS165)
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Two-Year Program Completion
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Technical Standards: www.azed.gov/cte/sd
Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO):
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, emphasizing total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA Arizona has over 15,000 members and over 3,000 members at State Championships.
