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Computer Technology is currently offered at Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Computer Technology courses introduce students to the features, functions, and design of computer hardware and provide instruction in the maintenance and repair of computer components and peripheral devices.

Students who select the computer technology program have the option to enroll in the Smart Scholars Program. Smart Scholars is an Early College Program dedicated to computer technologies.  The program offers students the opportunity to earn up to 25 college credits at no cost to them or their parents, through a dual enrollment format. The college partner for Smart Scholars is SUNY Erie.

Program Course Sequence

9th Grade

Career & Financial Management

single period

10th Grade

Computer Technology 10

double period

11th Grade

Computer Technology 11

double period

12th Grade

Computer Technology 12

double period

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Areas of Study

Career Options

Work-Based Learning

  • Computer Literacy

  • Coding

  • Electronics

  • Cybersecurity

  • Hardware Installation

  • Software Development

  • Programming

  • Web Design

  • Systems Analysis

  • Network Operating Systems

  • Mobile Applications

  • Computer Systems Analyst

  • Computer Support Specialist 

  • Computer Network Support Specialist 

  • Computer Programmer

  • Database Administrator

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Web Developer

  • Software Developer

  • Network Systems Administrator

  • Job Shadowing

  • Service Learning

  • Industry-Based Projects

  • Mentoring

  • Mayor's Summer Youth Internship

  • Guest Speakers

  • Industry Tours

  • Paid or Unpaid Internships

Articulation Agreements

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Courses:
DA 103 - Introduction to Information Technology - 4 credits
DA 105 - Introduction to Structured Programming - 3 credits
DA 106 - Introduction to MicroComputer Applications - 3 credits
DA 150 - Programming Visual Basic - 4 credits
DA 240 - Systems Analysis - 4 credits

Smart Scholars Program (Optional)

Dual Enrollment Courses at SUNY Erie

  • DA 103 - Introduction to Information Technology - 4 college credits - dual enrolled during Computer Tech 10 course.

  • DA 106- Introduction to Microcomputer Applications - 3 college credits - dual enrolled during Computer Tech 11 course.

  • DA 105 - Introduction to Structured Programming - 3 college credits - dual enrolled during Computer Tech 11 course.

  • DA 150 - Programming Visual Basic - 4 college credits - dual enrolled during Computer Tech 12 course.

  • DA 240 - Systems Analysis with Respect to Business Applications - 4 college credits - dual enrolled during Computer Tech 12 course.

  • EN 100 - Composition 1: Rhetorical Strategies - 3 college credits - enrolled during senior year.

To find out more about this program please contact the Career and Technical Education Office at 716-816-3700

For registration information: Visit Buffalo Schools' Student Placement & Registration Department

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