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Career Action Planning 2021-2022
Computer Science Cyber Security

Computer Science 10th. 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Flex Credit - Can count as 4th Math or 3rd Science Credit
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Flex Credit - Can count as 4th Math or 3rd Science Credit The goal is to equip learners with the tools and skill-set neces-
sary to lead as protectors of data in a rapidly changing digital
A course for students with no formal computer programming landscape. Students will be expected to acquire and exercise
experience. Students will spend the majority of time coding to problem-solving skills as they relate to the field of digital data
solve real-world problems in a collaborative environment. The security. Students will also demonstrate a working understand-
course focuses on developing computational thinking, refining ing of what is acceptable both ethically and socially in the realm
problem-solving skills, and applying key programming concepts. of cyber security. Finally, students will have the opportunity,
Through these standards, students will explore, apply, and while enrolled, to acquire the appropriate entry-level certifica-
move toward mastery in skills and concepts related to Computa- tions necessary to enter the expanding cyber security workforce.
tional Thinking and Problem Solving; Data and Information; Al-
gorithms and Programs; Computers and Communications; and
Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts. These courses will
give students the tools and skills needed to be successful in
college and careers, whether in computer science or in other
fields.

AP Computer Science
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
CS Flex Credit - Can count as 4th Math or 3rd Science Credit

The course is unique in its focus on fostering students to be
creative. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes
when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively
while using simulations to explore questions that interest them.
Emphasizing these key big ideas helps students build a solid
understanding and facility with computing and computational
thinking. These integral understandings can be applied in further
studies of computer science and provide a pathway for becom-
ing a well-educated and informed citizen who understands how
computer science impacts people and society.

For information about colleges and scholarships, visit the

Counselors’ Web Page at mhs.msd3.org/

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