Cybersecurity lays a foundation for understanding networking technology basics, risk assessment, cryptography, and a variety of cybersecurity tools – all the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin a future in the cybersecurity workforce. Delving into a variety of topics within the course seeks to demystify the technological world and provide opportunities for further learning. ITS 130 – Cybersecurity Dual Credit is available via a valued partnership between MTDA and Missoula College. This course is a semester-long course; successful completion results in three college credits.

Middle School French teaches foundational language skills designed to introduce students to French language and culture, and to prepare students for high school language courses. Students learn pronunciation, useful communicative expressions, an introduction to verb conjugation and the principles of gender agreement. Weekly topics include greetings, numbers, age, calendar, the classroom, everyday activities, family, friends, pets, and occupations.

Artificial Intelligence in the World is an introductory course that guides students through the concepts, tools, and building blocks of artificial intelligence. This course provides students with a broad overview of how AI is used in decision-making and problem-solving worldwide. Students will learn how ethics impacts AI and will also have the opportunity to explore the various parts of AI with hands-on activities through the use of chatbots and other exciting interactives.

Jobs for Montana Graduates is a class that enhances students’ exposure to career exploration, employability skills, and business/employer connection. Students will begin with a Career Exploration unit and then will be empowered through Project Based Learning (PBL) to tailor their experience based on their goals or objectives. Students will be expected to connect weekly with their teacher to reflect on their experiences and will be assessed according to the Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) core competencies. Students should also understand that this class will require them to be proactive in reaching out to members of their community to enhance their learning, as well as require them to begin learning and implementing professional communication skills.