| Career Field: Communications & Information Systems
Description of Career Field: The communications technology career field offers a variety of opportunities for individuals with a wide range of interests and abilities. Some careers allow an individual to use their talents in performing, communicating, writing, and/or creating. Other careers involve working with network and information systems. Individuals who enter this pathway should be creative, self motivated and disciplined.
Careers:
- Broadcaster Technician
- Computer Programmer
- Film and Video Editor
- Journalist
- Musicians and Singers
- Photographer
- Software Support Specialist
- Sound Engineering Technician
- Web Page Designer
Careers in Demand (with Annual Median Salaries):
- Computer and Information Systems Manager - $105,905
- Computer Software Engineer - $85,508
- Computer Systems Analyst - $71,296
- Technical Writer - $59,088
- Fashion Designer - $50,869
- Public Relations Specialist - $50,643
- Computer Support Specialist - $45,810
- Graphic Designer - $43,812
- Multi-Media Artist and Animator - $39,749
- Film and Video Editor - $38,079
Pathways:
- Audio/Video Techniques
- Information Support and Services
- Interactive Media
- Journalism and Broadcasting
- Network Systems
- Performing Arts
- Printing Techniques
- Programming and Software Development
- Telecommunications Techniques
- Visual Arts
Recommended Saint Paul High School Course Electives (See the school counselor for availability):
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Presentations
- Chorus and/or Band
- Clothing Technology
- Computer Applications
- Computer Graphics
- Creative Writing
- Design and Layout
- Desktop Graphics
- Digital Imaging
- Drama
- Drawing and
Painting
- Fashion Design
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- Journalism
- Literature and Composition
- Media Arts
- Photography
- Production Graphics
- Public Speaking
- Sales and Marketing
- Script Writing
- Studio Arts
- Tech Prep Math
- Technical Video Productions
- Visual Arts
- Webpage Design
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Saint Paul College (Less than 2-Year Diplomas and Certificates):
- Ctt/Java Programmer
- J2EEApplication Development
- Linux Systems Administration
- Microsoft Network Administration
- Oracle Database
- Project Management
- Software Support Specialist/Help Desk
- Web Developer
- Web Design
Saint Paul College (2-Year Degree Programs):
- Computer Graphics
- Management Information Systems
- Computer Network Specialist
- Computer Network Engineering
- Computer Programmer Specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Science
- Visualization Technology
For information on Saint Paul College and their available programs visit www.saintpaul.edu
For information on local colleges and universities visit www.mnscu.edu
For information on the University of Minnesota visit www.umn.edu |
