Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles                      

Full year, 1 credit

Prerequisite: Algebra, No prior coding experience necessary

AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) curriculum is a full-year, rigorous, entry-level course ​that introduces high school students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers a broad range of foundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the Internet, Big Data, digital privacy and security, and the societal impacts of computing. Computing affects almost all aspects of modern life and all students deserve access to a computing education that prepares them to pursue the wide array of intellectual and career opportunities that computing has made possible. This course seeks to provide students with a “future proof” foundation in computing principles so that they are adequately prepared with both the knowledge and skills to live and meaningfully participate in our increasingly digital society, economy, and culture. ​