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2026-2027 Academic Year

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0V09 CIE Computer Science A

Course Number	0V09
Course Title	CIE Computer Science A
Course Description	Computational thinking is further developed at A Level to extend methods for searching, sorting, structuring, and storage of data, including an understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students develop an in-depth understanding of how computer architecture, hardware, systems software, security measures and communication systems can have different structures and protocols. The syllabus encourages opportunities for students to apply their skills in a practical context that are required in the digital industry.
Cluster Grouping	Connecting and Supporting Success
Career Cluster	Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS)
Course Lead Consultant	CIE
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adopted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Curriculum Date	CIE Program
Hours of Instruction	180 guided learning hours beyond the AS level
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	30
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	Yes
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	Yes
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	None
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Technology Student Association (TSA)

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.

Recommended Maximum Enrollment
Indicates the recommended maximum number of students who should be enrolled in a course based on best educational practice.

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.

Math Option Credit
Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options 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