Information Technology

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Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Networking

High Schools With Programs:
	Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS Montgomery Blair HS Churchill HS Damascus HS Northwest HS Poolesville HS Springbrook HS Wootton HS Gaithersburg HS
Program Details:

Graduation Requirements:

USM Completer Adv. Tech ed Completer (2 credits) Tech Ed Credit
Career Development Completer

Advanced-Level Coursework:

College Rigorous Credit
Certificate of Merit

Industry Certifications

A+

National and State Standards:

Northwest Skills Standards
MSDE Skills for Success

Cluster: Information Technologies

Program Description:

Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Networking
Students learn basic technical and problem-solving skills needed to diagnose and repair computers and local area network (LAN's). Basic computer and LAN design and architecture, board-level programming and repair, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and LAN installation and troubleshooting are study topics. Students completing Computer Maintenance Technology will be qualified to take the A+ industry certification exam. Upon completion of Computer Maintenance and LAN Management, students will be qualified CISCO network technicians.

High School Program Planner

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
English	English	English	English
Mathematics Algebra 1 or Geometry or Geometry (H)	Mathematics Geometry Algebra 2 with Analysis	Mathematics Algebra 2 Pre calculus with Analysis	Mathematics Pre calculus AP Calculus
Science Matter & Energy	Science (BC) Biology	Science (PC) Chemistry	Science (elective) Physics (PC)
Social Studies U.S. History	Social Studies National, State & Local Government	Social Studies Modern World History	Elective Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Social Studies U.S. History	Social Studies National, State & Local Government	Elective Accounting A/B (adv. tech credit)	Elective Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Foreign Language Spanish	Foreign Language Spanish	Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1 A/B (adv. tech credit)	Computer Maintenance Network LAN Management 2 A/B (adv. tech credit)
Physical Education	Health (.5)/ Elective (.5)	Communications Systems Technology A & B
Exploring Technological Concepts (ETC) A&B (Tech ed credit)	Fine Arts	Communications Systems Technology A & B	Computer Maintenance and Repair Technology/ Technician Internship

Highly Recommended Courses:
Software Applications by Design A & B

Recommended Courses:
Entrepreneurship and Business Management A/B
Accounting A/B
Web Site Development A/B

Course meets one of these Indicators of Rigor:
2 credits of foreign language
2 credits in advanced technology
Math courses beyond Algebra 2 and Geometry
4 credits in science

Articulation Agreements:
Montgomery College:
Students can receive up to four credits toward the
Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Networking program at Montgomery College.

Internships:
A paid internship in an information technology field is required.

Articulation with Montgomery College:
Students can receive up to four credits toward the Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Networking program at Montgomery College.

Please Note:
To ensure rigorous preparation for both college and careers, students are encouraged to take the highest level of science, mathematics, and foreign language. Successful completion of this sequence will fulfill the requirements for the University System of Maryland and competition of a career development program.

Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Networking CIP 15.0402.4 Requirements for Program Completion (2 credits A + 1 credit B + 1 credit C) or (3 credits A + 1 credit C)
Code	Course #	Course Title	Credit
A	5611 5612 4214 4215	Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1A (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1B (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1A (Adv.Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1B (Adv.Tech Credit)	.5 .5 .5 .5
	5613 5614 4216 4217	Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1A (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1B (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1A (Adv.Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1B (Adv.Tech Credit)	1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
	5615 5616 4218 4219	Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2A (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2B (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2A (Adv.Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2B (Adv.Tech Credit)	.5 .5 .5 .5
	5617 5618 4220 4221	Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2A (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2B (Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2A (Adv.Tech Credit) Computer Maintenance - Network LAN Management 2B (Adv.Tech Credit)	1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
B	5504 5505 4210 4211	Pre-Engineering A (Tech Credit) Pre-Engineering B (Tech Credit) Pre-Engineering A (Adv. Tech Credit) Pre-Engineering B (Adv. Tech Credit)	.5 .5 .5 .5
B	5502 5503 4208 4209	Communications Systems Technology A (Tech Credit) Communications Systems Technology B (Tech Credit) Communications Systems Technology A (Adv. Tech Credit) Communications Systems Technology B (Adv. Tech Credit)	.5 .5 .5 .5
C	5706	Computer Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician Internship (Unlimited Repeats)	.5

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