Statewide Program of Study: Cybersecurity; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster
Level 1
Principles of Information Technology
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Level 2
Internetworking Technologies I
Computer Science I
AP Computer Science Principles
Computer Maintenance/Lab
Level 3
Engineering Applications of Computer
Science Principles
Networking/Lab
Digital Forensics
Internetworking Technologies II
AP Computer Science A-Math
AP computer Science B-LOTE
IB Computer Science Standard Level
Discrete Mathematics for Computer
Science
Level 4
Cybersecurity Capstone
Practicum in Information Technology
Practicum in STEM
Project-Based Research
Independent Study in Technology
Applications
Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging
Technologies
IB Computer Science Higher
Level- Math
IB Computer Science Higher
Level-LOTE
HIGH SCHOOL/
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATE’S
DEGREE
BACHELOR’S
DEGREE
MASTER’S/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
Oracle Certified
Associate Java
SE 8
GIAC Reverse
Engineering
Malware
System
Networking,
and LAN/WAN
Management
Computer Systems
Networking
and
Telecommunications
Computer
Systems
Analysis/Analyst
Oracle Certified
Database
Associate
Certified
Advanced
Windows
Forensic
Examiner
Information
Technology
Computer Systems
Networking
and
Telecommunications
Information
Technology
Cisco Certified
Entry Networking
Technician
(CCENT)
SAP Certified
Technology
Professional
System Security
Architect
Computer and
Information
Sciences,
General
Computer and
Information
Sciences, General
Computer and
Information
Sciences, General
CompTIA A+,
Network+,
Security+, and IT
Fundamentals
Cisco Certified
Network
Professional
Security
Certification
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
Additional industry-based certification information is available on
the TEA CTE website. For more information on postsecondary
options for this program of study, visit TXCTE.org.
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Exploration Activities:
Join TSA
Job Shadow a computer system analyst
or information security analyst.
The Cybersecurity program of study includes the occupations and educational opportunities related to planning, implementing,
upgrading, or monitoring security measure for the protection of computer networks and information. This program of study may
also include exploration into responding to computer security breaches and virus and administering network security measures.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing,
scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development
services.
Successful completion of the Cybersecurity program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry or STEM
endorsement if the math and science requirements are met. Revised - March 2022
Occupations
Median
Wage
Annual
Openings
% Growth
Information Security
Analysts
$91,915
814
29%
Network and Computer
System Administrators
$82,597
2,814
19%
Computer System
Analysts
$87,568
5,937
29%
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE
NAME
SERVICE ID
PREREQUISITES (PREQ)
COREQUISITES (CREQ)
Grade
Principles of Information
Technology
13027200 (1 credit)
None
9-10
Fundamentals of Computer
Science
03580140 (1 credit)
None
9-12
Foundations of Cybersecurity
03580850 (1 credit)
None
9-12
Internetworking
Technologies I
N1302803 (1 credit)
None
10-12
Computer Science I
03580200 (1 credit)
PREQ: Algebra I
9-12
Computer Maintenance/Lab
13027300 (1 credit)
13027310 (2 credits)
PREQ: Principles of Information
Technology
10-12
Engineering Applications of
Computer Science Principles
N1303772 (1 credit)
None
10-12
Networking/Lab
13027400 (1 credit)
13027410 (2 credits)
None
10-12
Digital Forensics
03580360 (1 credit)
None
9-12
Internetworking
Technologies II
N1302804 (1 credit)
PREQ: Internetworking
Technologies I
11-12
AP Computer Science
Principles
A3580300 (1 credit)
None
9-12
Discrete Mathematics for
Computer Science
03580370 (1 credit)
PREQ: Algebra II
11-12
IB Computer Science Standard
Level
I3580200 (2 credits)
None
9-12
AP Computer Science-
MATH
A3580110 (1 credit)
None
9-12
AP Computer Science- LOTE
A3580120 (1 credit)
None
9-12
COURSE
NAME
SERVICE ID
PREREQUISITES (PREQ)
COREQUISITES (CREQ)
Grade
Cybersecurity Capstone
03580855 (1 credit)
None
11-12
Practicum of Information
Technology
13028000 (2 credit)
13028005 (3 credit)
13028010 (2 credit)
13028015 (3 credit)
PREQ: Two high school
Information Technology
courses
12
Practicum in Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics
13037400 (2 credits)
13037405 (3 credits)
13037410 (2 credits)
13037415 (3 credits)
PREQ: Algebra I and
Geometry
12
Project-Based Research
12701500 (1 credit)
None
11-12
Independent Study in
Technology Applications
03580900 (1 credit)
None
9-12
Independent Study in
Evolving/Emerging
Technologies
03581500 (1 credit)
None
9-12
IB Computer Science Higher
Level-MATH
I3580310 (1 credit)
None
9-12
IB Computer Science Higher
Level- LOTE
I3580320 (1 credit)
None
9-12
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS CAREER CLUSTER,
PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
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