Career Cluster: Information Technology
High School CTE Program: Network Support Services
Career Cluster Pathway: Network Systems (ITPA)
Educational Agency: Orange County Public Schools 2013-2014
16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS
8 ADDITIONAL CREDITS
OTHER REQUIRED
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL
COURSES
EDUCATION COURSES
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits,
RECOMMENDED
STUDIES
2 with lab
FINE OR PRACTICAL
ARTS (1 credit)
3 credits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 credit)
Major Area of
Interest:
Information Tech
ELECTIVES
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
Physical
Science
Global Studies or
World Geography
PE
CCC or Introduction to
Information Technology
Foreign Language
10
English II
Geometry
Biology
American History
Fine or Practical Arts
Elective
Networking 1
Foreign Language
11
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry
World History
English IV
Calculus or
Trig
Physics
American
Govt/Economics
12
Networking 1-3
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
TECO: Wireless Telecommunications
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)
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM(S)
Technical Certificates
Advanced Network Administration, Advanced
Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Digital
Forensics, Network Administration, etc.
A.S. Degree
Network Engineering Technology
SAMPLE CAREER SPECIALTIES
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Information Systems Technology,
Bachelor of Applied Science
Private
DeVry University, Montreat College,
and Strayer University
Network & Computer Systems Administrator SOC Code: 15-1142
Computer Network Architects - SOC Code: 15-1143
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
CREDIT
ARTICULATION AND CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES
High School to Technical Center (PSAV)
High School to College Credit Cert. or Degree
Dual Enrollment
Articulation by Joint Assessment
CET 2486C Local Area Networks
(3 college credits)
Mid Florida Tech & Winter Park Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology
Winter Park Tech & Westside Tech
Network Systems Administration
PSAV/PSV to A.A.S. or A.S. to B.S. or B.A.S.
Completion of the following programs
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Computer Systems Technology
Network Systems Administration
Network Support Services
Wireless Telecommunications
awards 9-28 Valencia credits towards the Computer
Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Program. See
reverse side for details.
A.S. to B.A.S. at UCF
Possible Industry Certifications
High School:
Postsecondary:
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certifications (CCNT, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+,
CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Windows Server 2003,
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certifications (CCNT, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+,
CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Windows Server 2003,
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 Computer Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Program.
Mid FL Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology - 9 college credits
Westside Tech
Network Systems Administration – 28 college credits
Winter Park Tech
Computer Systems and Information Technology – 25 college credits; Network Systems Administration – 21 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 – 68 credits
FOUNDATION COURSES
ENC 1101 Freshman Composition I
INTERMEDIATE COURSES
CET1610C Cisco Router Technology
CET 2178C A+ Concepts (Hardware)
MTB 1329 Mathematics for Electronics
CET 2792C Microsoft Windows Server Network
CET 2486C Local Area Networks
CET 2854 Wireless Networks
EET 1214C Introduction to Engineering Technology
CET 2660C Linux Networking and Security
Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement
CET 2830C Information Assurance
MAC 1105 College Algebra
POS 2041 U.S. Government
SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Speech
ADVANCED COURSES
CET 2544C Computer Virtualization Technology
 Cisco Routing and
Switching Specialization
 Microsoft Systems
Administration
Specialization
 Cyber Security and
Digital Forensics
Specialization
Mandatory
College
Placement
Assessment in
Reading,
Writing & Math
Academic
Advising with
Career
Program
Advisor
CET 2179C A+ Concepts (Software)
Shorter term Technical Certificates are available in Advanced Network Administration, Advanced Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security, 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