Digital Technology
 
            
    About This Pathway
Digital Technology careers focus on creating and managing digital systems for communication and data using key tools like artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and cybersecurity. People working in related jobs use digital technology know-how to lead and adapt in a fast-changing tech world, drive innovation across industries, and solve real-world challenges in their communities and beyond.
Pathways for the Digital Technology interest include:
Data Science & AI
Software Solutions
IT Support & Servcies
Unmanned Vehicle Technology
Network Systems and Cybersecurity
Web & Cloud
SWHS Courses & Clubs
South Windsor High School offers a variety of courses and clubs tailored to the Digital Technology pathway.
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Courses
SWHS offers several courses that can help you decide if the Digital Technology pathway is for you. Click the button above if you want to know more about the courses!
Video Game Design & Introduction to Computer Programming
AP Mobile Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science (A)
AP Networking
Aviation & Aeronautical Design
Web Design
Clubs
SWHS currently offers 3 clubs that fit the Digital Technology pathway. Have an idea for a club that doesn’t exist? Talk to a teacher and they’ll help get you started with everything you need to create one.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
First Robotics
3D Printing Club
Recommended Majors, Programs, & Certifications
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        - Data Science (B.S., M.S.)
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (B.S., Certificates)
- Applied Analytics
 
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        - Information Technology (A.S., B.S.)
- IT Support Specialist (Certificates)
- Computer Information Systems
 
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        - Cybersecurity (A.S., B.S., Certificates)
- Computer Networking / Network Administration
- Ethical Hacking / Cyber Defense
 
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        - Computer Science (B.S.)
- Software Engineering (B.S.)
- Programming / App Development
 
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        - Drone Technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (Certificates)
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems (B.S.)
- Mechatronics with UAV Applications
 
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        - Web Development / Web Design (A.S., Certificates)
- Cloud Computing & Systems Architecture
- UX / UI Design
 
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        - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- CompTIA A
- CompTIA Network +
- CompTIA Fundamentals (ITF+)
- CompTIA Security
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Oracle / Java / MySQL Certifications
- IC3 (Internet & Computing Core Certification)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Adobe Certified Associate
- Google IT Support Credential
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications
 
SWHS Media Center Career Books
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SWHS Media Center Digital Technology Studies
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Colleges & Workplace Providers
Whether you decide on the college or workplace route, the following are suggestions of institutions that offer work experiences or degrees for your chosen pathway.
- University of Connecticut (UCONN)
- Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
- Boston University
- University of Massachusetts – Amherst
- University of Rhode Island (URI)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
- Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
- Fairfield University (CT)
- CT State Community College – All campuses with IT, Cybersecurity, Web Development
- Manchester Community College – Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Programming
- Capital Community College – IT Support, Networking
- Gateway Community College – Web & Cloud Systems, Cybersecurity
- Asnuntuck Community College – Computer Networking, IT Support
- Goodwin University – Information Technology, Cybersecurity
- Porter and Chester Institute – iT Support, Netowkring, Cybersecurity Certifications
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        - University of Connecticut (UCONN)
- Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
- Boston University
- University of Massachusetts – Amherst
- University of Rhode Island (URI)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
- Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
- Fairfield University (CT)
 
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        - CT State Community College – All campuses with IT, Cybersecurity, Web Development
- Manchester Community College – Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Programming
- Capital Community College – IT Support, Networking
- Gateway Community College – Web & Cloud Systems, Cybersecurity
- Asnuntuck Community College – Computer Networking, IT Support
- Goodwin University – Information Technology, Cybersecurity
- Porter and Chester Institute – iT Support, Netowkring, Cybersecurity Certifications
 
 
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