Central Academy of Technology and Arts Pathways
“Class of 2026”
Information Technology – Cyber Security
9th | CompTIA IT Fundamentals | AP Computer Science Principles |
10th | Network Engineering Tech I Honors Python Programming 1 Honors (Optional) | Intro to Cyber Security AP Computer Science A (optional) |
11th | CCT 110: Intro to Cyber Crime SEC 110: Security Concepts with SPCC | CCT 112: Ethics and High Technology CCT 121: Computer Crime Investigation with SPCC |
12th | CTI 120: Networking & Security Foundations CET 150: Computer Forensics I with SPCC | CET 250: Computer Forensics II CCT 231: Technology Crime and Law with SPCC |
Information Technology – Computer Engineering
9th | CompTIA IT Fundamentals | Microsoft Excel Expert |
10th | Computer Engineering Tech I | Computer Engineering Tech II Honors |
11th | Network Engineering Tech I Honors | Network Engineering Tech II Honors |
12th | Optional electives: Electronics DC Honors (Level 1), Electronics AC Honors (Level 2), Robotics Honors | Network Engineering Tech III Honors |
Information Technology – Software & Game Design
9th | Microsoft Excel Expert | AP Computer Science Principles |
10th | Python Programming I Honors or Adobe Visual Design | AP Computer Science A or Adobe Video Design Honors |
11th | Digital Design and Animation I Honors | AP Computer Science A or Digital Design and Animation II Honors |
12th | Game Art & Design Honors | Advanced Game Art & Design Honors |
Medical Science
9th | PLTW Principles of Biomedical Honors | Health Science I Honors |
10th | PLTW Human Body Systems Honors | Health Science II Honors |
11th | PLTW Medical Interventions Honors | |
12th | PLTW Biomedical Innovation Honors | Optional electives: Sports Medicine 1 Honors, CTE Medical Internship |
Performing Arts - Dance
9th | Apparel I | Dance I |
10th | Dance II | Dance III Honors |
11th | Dance III Honors | Dance IV Honors |
12th | Optional electives: Tech Theatre I, Apparel II, Dance Specialization Honors | Dance IV Honors |
Performing Arts – Music Production and Recording Arts
9th | Music Theory Honors | Either Band or Chorus |
10th | Adobe Video Design Either Band, Chorus, or Music Specialization | Audio Engineering Tech I Honors |
11th | Audio Engineering Tech II Honors Either Band, Chorus, or Music Specialization | Either Band or Chorus, Music Specialization |
12th | CTE Advanced Studies in Business and Information | Either Band or Chorus, Music Specialization, or Internship Optional electives: Adobe Visual Design, Adv. Film Editing and Production Honors (Optional) |
Performing Arts - Theatre
9th | Theatre I | Apparel I & Chorus |
10th | Technical Theatre I and Theatre II | Theatre III Honors |
11th | Theatre III Honors | Theatre IV Honors |
12th | Theatre IV Honors | Optional electives: Theatre Specialization Honors, Tech Theatre II, Play Production, Apparel II, Physical Theatre |
Pre-Engineering: Pre-Engineering Track ; Pre-Engineering Tech Track
9th | PLTW Intro to Engineering Design (IED) (Both tracks) | Robotics I Honors (Both tracks) |
10th | Electronics DC Honors (Both tracks) | Electronics AC Honors (Both tracks) |
11th | PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE) Advanced Manufacturing 1 Honors | Robotics II Honors
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12th | PLTW Engineering Design & Development (EDD)
Advanced Manufacturing 2 Honors | Elective Options – PLTW Aerospace Engineering (AE), PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA), AP Computer Science, Advanced Manufacturing I and II, PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) |
Transportation - Auto Technology
9th | Automotive Service Fundamentals | |
10th | Auto Service I | Auto Service II |
11th | Auto Service III | Auto Service – Engine Drivetrain |
12th | CTE Advanced Studies (optional) | Auto Service – Suspension Chassis Electrical |
Transportation – Collision
9th | Collision Repair Fundamentals | |
10th | Collision Repair I | |
11th | Collision Repair II Non-structural | Collision Repair II Refinishing |
12th | CTE Advanced Studies | CTE Internship Transportation |
Revised 2.3.23