Course Information

2025-2026 Academic Year

CY32 Coding in Minecraft - Advanced

Course Number	CY32
Course Title	Coding in Minecraft - Advanced
Course Description	Develop programs in the Minecraft platform with text-based coding and using JavaScript. Establish where code can be reused, follow JavaScript code, and predict the outcome. Code programs in JavaScript that make use of logic statements, comparison operators, and iteration. Explore the knowledge and skills for careers in the Computer Science, IT, and Technology pathways.
Course Lead Consultant	Natalie Hulbert natalie.hulbert@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adopted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2019
Hours of Instruction	45
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	30
Course Credit	0
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	CY31 Coding in Minecraft - Intermediate
Career Cluster(s)	Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications (AAVC) Information Technology (INFO)
Pathway Level(s)	3D Modeling and Animation (TDMA) - Middle Grades Exploration Adobe Academy (ADAC) - Middle Grades Exploration Adobe Video Design (AVID) - Middle Grades Exploration AP Computer Science (APCS) - Middle Grades Exploration Cisco Network Engineering (CNEN) - Middle Grades Exploration Computer Engineering (COEN) - Middle Grades Exploration Computer Science Principles (CSPR) - Middle Grades Exploration Data Science (DTSC) - Middle Grades Exploration Game Art Design (GAAR) - Middle Grades Exploration Network Administration (NEAD) - Middle Grades Exploration Network Security (NESE) - Middle Grades Exploration Python Programming (PYPR) - Middle Grades Exploration
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA)
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)	All Other Computer Occupations (15-1299) Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244)

Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project