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Programming / Computer Science in Arizona
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In short
Arizona's Software and App Design program is on the 2026-27 in-demand list; using CS for the Algebra II-level credit can leave a university math deficiency.
State program: Software and App Design, CIP 11.0202.00 (Technical Standards 2024)
What a high school can deliver
IT Specialist, Oracle, CIW, Swift and Unity credentials on the state list; developer jobs usually need more education.
Credentials students can earn
IT Specialist series; Oracle Java; CIW JavaScript; Swift App Development; Unity; WordPress (2026-27 list); no MTA
Age and hour requirements
No age gate. High schools are not required to offer CS, and there is no CS graduation requirement.
Other agencies involved
None
Who can teach it
SCTBM, SSCTEBM, SCTIET or SSCTEIET (Option C: 6,000 hours, no degree); a CS endorsement (PK-8, 6-12, PK-12) is required in grades 6-12 when CS is the teacher's primary assignment.
Child labor rules for work placements
No work permits; no state hour limits at 16-17; no federal hazardous order covers software work.
College credit after high school
No statewide agreement; dual enrollment by IGA (A.R.S. 15-1821.01), including ASU courses. CS may meet the Algebra II-level credit (R7-2-302, local), which leaves an ABOR math deficiency.
Where to go next
- The full Programming / Computer Science guide, showing Arizona
- The Arizona state profile
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