Arkansas Introduction to Computer Science is a foundational high school course (Course Code 465070 / 465000) that focuses on programming concepts, computational thinking, and cybersecurity. It fulfills the state's high school graduation requirement for computer science through the Arkansas Computer Science Initiative. This is a Level 1 course in the Software Development Pathway. This course is for students with no formal computer programming experience. The Arkansas Introduction to Computer Science course introduces students to foundational computer science topics, encompassing programming concepts, career paths, and computational thinking. Students will explore data analysis, visualization, and emerging technologies in the field of computer science.