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Programming / Computer Science in North Carolina
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In short
North Carolina requires a CS credit for students entering grade 9 in 2024-25 or later; Python I and II carry PCEP and PCAP and articulate to CSC-121.
State program: CSPR, APCS, PYPR (CP10, CP11), COEN (CI01, CI02)
What a high school can deliver
The CS graduation credit, Python Institute and Certiport credentials and articulated CSC-121 credit.
Credentials students can earn
PCEP and IT Specialist: Python (CP10); PCAP (CP11)
Age and hour requirements
No age gate. CS graduation requirement for students who entered grade 9 in 2024-25 or later (G.S. 115C-12(9d)); listed courses cannot double count as core credits.
Other agencies involved
None
Who can teach it
License 765 Computer Science and IT Education: related bachelor's plus 2 years or associate plus 4; continuing license needs Praxis 5652, or CCNA, Network+, Security+ or PCAP; Computer Education add-on for licensed teachers. AP CS and Python license areas: Confirm with the agency.
Child labor rules for work placements
Youth employment certificate for every minor; no federal hazardous order covers software work.
College credit after high school
HS-to-CC Articulation Agreement: CP10 + CP11 to CSC-121 Python Programming (B, 93, 2 years: Confirm with the agency); CCP dual enrollment.
Where to go next
- The full Programming / Computer Science guide, showing North Carolina
- The North Carolina state profile
- Add this pathway to your plan
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