The Academy of Technology
Academy Description: The field of Technology is constantly changing and touches almost every aspect of our lives.
This academy prepares students to work in careers that involve analyzing and applying scientific principles, theories,
and/or methods as they relate to computers, automotive trades, and engineering. Students in this academy also have the
opportunity to graduate from the National Academy Foundation (NAF) - Academy of Information Technology
(AOIT) in the Information Resource Design or Cisco Pathways.
Pathway: Cisco Networking Academy;*
Required Courses:
Computer Programming 1
Microcomputer Technologies
Network Engineering & Management
Capstone Experience: Choose One
Advanced Network Engineering & Management
IB Information Technology in a Global Society
Internship
College Institute or College IT Class
Academy of Information Technology
(AOIT) *
To be AOIT certified, students must
complete:
1. Either Information Resource Design
(right side) or Cisco Networking Pathway
(left side)
2. Paid Internship
3. One College Course
Pathway: Automotive Technology*
Required Courses:
 Automotive Technology Dealership IA and IB
 Automotive Technology Dealership IIA and IIB
 Automotive Technology Internship OR Capstone
Experience
Pathway: Information Resource Design
Required Courses:
 Computer Programming 1
 Web Site Development
 Advanced Web Tools and Digital Media
Capstone Experience: Choose One
Capstone Research Project
College Institute
 Internship
 IB Information Technology in a Global Society
Project Lead the Way Pathway
is no longer available – please
see S.T.E.A.M. PATHWAY
under Academy of Science
* Designates a Montgomery County Public Schools Career Pathway Program