Computer Career Card
BCS-CMW-1 Students will explore the different careers available in the field of computing.
Essential Questions.
What career opportunities are there in the field of Computer Science?
What credentials are needed to work in Computer Science?
What are the characteristics of Computer Science occupations?
Create a career card for a technology career that interests him/her. Use powerpoint to create your card. Make
sure you include all the things listed in the rubric. An example of a career card powerpoint is available at
classjump.com.
Resource
http://www.careercornerstone.org
Career Card Rubric
Attribute/Trait Student Points Possible Points
Computer Science career identified 1
Three traits of the individuals in that career 3
field
Two specialty areas in field 2
Two college /universities for this career field 1
Middle 50% salary range 1
Career outlook (in terms of growth) 1
Two professional organizations 1
Total