Career Cluster: Information Technology
Career Cluster Pathway: Network Systems (ITPA)
ENGLISH
4 credits
High School CTE Program: Network Systems Administration
Educational Agency: Orange County Public Schools 2014-2015
16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS
8 ADDITIONAL CREDITS
OTHER REQUIRED
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL
COURSES
EDUCATION COURSES
4 credits
3 credits
STUDIES
1 COMPLETE ONLINE
(Algebra 1 &
Geometry
required)
2 equally
rigorous
3 credits
Major Area of
Interest:
COURSE
FINE OR PRACTICAL
ARTS (1 credit)
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
(1 credit)
2 with lab
RECOMMENDED
ELECTIVES
Information Tech
CAREER
POSTSECONDARY
HIGH SCHOOL
Career Cluster of interest identified by students enrolled in mandatory middle school career education course that includes interest assessment through
CHOICES and ePersonal Education Planner through FACTS.org.
9
English I
Algebra I
(required)
Physical Science
Global Studies or
World Geography
PE
CCC or Introduction to
Information Technology
Foreign Language
10
English II
Geometry
Biology
(required)
American History
Fine or Practical
Arts Elective
Networking 1
Foreign Language
11
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry
World History
Physics
American
Govt/Economics
12
English IV
Calculus or Trig
Network Systems Administrator courses
at high school or through dual enrollment
at the Tech Center
Dual enrollment courses may be used to satisfy high school graduation or Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars course requirements
- see the Articulation Coordinating Committee's Dual Enrollment Equivalency List and the Bright Futures Comprehensive Course Table.
Secondary career and technical education programs may lead to industry recognized certificates, occupational opportunities or postsecondary education
options. Based on the Career Cluster of interest and identified career and technical education program, the following postsecondary options are available.
TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM(S)
Mid Florida Tech & Winter Park Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology
Winter Park Tech & Westside Tech
Network Systems Administration
Computer User Support Assistant
SOC Code: 15-1151
Network & Computer Systems Administrator SOC Code: 15-1142
Computer Network Architects - SOC Code: 15-1143
VALENCIA COLLEGE PROGRAM(S)
Technical Certificates
Advanced Network Administration, Advanced Network
Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Network
Administration, etc.
A.S. Degree
Network Engineering Technology
Click on Links Below to View Sample Job Titles
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM(S)
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Applied Science
Network & Computer Systems Administrator SOC Code: 15-1142
Computer Network Architects - SOC Code: 15-1143
Computer & Information Systems Manager
Network & Computer Systems Administrator
CREDIT
Articulations and CTE Dual Enrollment Opportunities
High School to Technical Center (PSAV)
Dual Enrollment
Mid Florida Tech & Winter Park Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology
Winter Park Tech & Westside Tech
Network Systems Administration
Industry Certifications
Career & Technical Student
Associations
Internship/ Work Experience
Recommendations
High School to College Credit Cert. or Degree
CET 2178C A+ Concepts (Hardware)
CET 2486C Local Area Networks
CET 2179C A+ Concepts (Software)
PSAV/PSV A.S. to B.S. or B.A.S.
Completion of the following programs
 Computer Systems Technology
 Network Systems Administration
 Network Support Services
Awards 9-18 Valencia credits towards the Network Engineering
Technology A.S. Degree Program. See reverse side for details.
Certified Internet Web (CIW) – Internet Business Associate; CIW Network Technology Associate; CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, CompTIA Security+
Business Professionals of America (BPA)—(Secondary); Skills USA—(Postsecondary); National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Internship/Work Experience Recommendations are made by the CTE Teacher and/or the school’s Career Specialist
Orange  Osceola  Valencia Career Pathways Consortium
Postsecondary Career Pathway Programs
Technical Center Articulation
Students successfully completing the technical center program and earning a certificate in the following programs are eligible to receive Valencia College
credits upon enrollment in the Network Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Program.
Mid FL Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology – 9 to 12 college credits
Westside Tech
Network Systems Administration – 9 to 18 college credits
Winter Park Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology – 9 to 12 college credits; Network Systems Administration – 9 to 18 college
credits
TECO
Wireless Telecommunications – 9 college credits
Go to http://valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/transferagreements.cfm for more information.
High School Articulation by Joint Assessment to Valencia College
Valencia College Option – Network Engineering Technology A.S. Degree
FOUNDATION COURSES
ENC 1101 Freshman Composition I
INTERMEDIATE COURSES
CET1610C Cisco Router Technology
CET 2178C A+ Concepts (Hardware)
MTB 1329C Mathematics for Engineering Technology
Specializations
CET 2854C Wireless Networks
CET 2486C Local Area Networks
CET 2660C Linux Networking and Security
EET 1214C Introduction to Engineering Technology
CET 2830C Information Security
Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement
CET 2544C Computer Virtualization Technology
MAC 1105 College Algebra
POS 2041 U.S. Government
CET 2792C Installing and Configuring Windows
Server
SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Speech
CET 2179C A+ Concepts (Software)
 Cisco Routing and
Switching Specialization
 Microsoft Systems
Administration
Specialization
Academic
Advising with
Career
Program
Advisor
 Cyber Security and
Digital Forensics
Specialization
Shorter term Technical Certificates are available in Advanced Network Administration, Advanced Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics,
Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, and Network Support. Articulated credits are useful in other IT programs. See website
http://valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees for more information. Highlighted courses are awarded after successful completion of required Computer Electronics
Technology courses and a joint assessment. Credits are awarded at Valencia College. See website http://valenciacollege.edu/careerpathways for details.
Orange County Career & Technical
Education including CTE Dual Enrollment:
https://www.ocps.net/cs/workforce/Pages/default.aspx
Osceola District Schools
Career & Technical Education:
http://www.cte.osceola.k12.fl.us
Valencia College including
articulation by joint assessment:
http://valenciacollege.edu/careerpathways