Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
0A04 AP Cybersecurity
| Course Code | 0A04 |
| Course Title | AP Cybersecurity |
| Course Description | AP Cybersecurity is a broad introduction to the field that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit. Developed in partnership with college faculty and industry leaders, this course aligns with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework. |
| Cluster Grouping | Connecting and Supporting Success |
| Career Cluster | Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Brent Curran brent.curran@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Pilot |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | AP College Board |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 30 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | Yes |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Connecting and Supporting Success |
| Career Cluster(s) | Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Network Security (NESE) - Concentrator |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | Technology Student Association (TSA) |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)Computer Network Architects (15-1241)Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231)Database Administrators (15-1242)Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021)Information Security Analysts (15-1212)Web Developers (15-1254) |
