Information Systems
The Information Systems Academy has three pathways:
- Computer Engineering
- Software Development and Game Design
- Cybersecurity
*Students can only be in one of the pathways while at CATA.
Course Sequence Information
In addition to the core classes required for graduation, students will take academy classes each year at CATA. The course sequencing for each pathway in the Information Systems Academy is listed below.
Computer Engineering - Class of 2026 and later
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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 |
Software Development and Game Design - Class of 2027 and later
|
9th |
Microsoft Excel Expert or Visual Art 1 |
AP Computer Science Principles |
|
10th |
Python Programming I Honors (Programming track) OR Adobe Visual Design 1 Honors (Arts track)
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AP Computer Science A (Programming track) OR Adobe Video Design 1 Honors (Arts track) |
|
11th |
3D Modeling and Animation I
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AP Computer Science A 3D Modeling and Animation II |
|
12th |
Game Art & Design Honors |
Advanced Game Art & Design Honors |
Cybersecurity - Class of 2026 and later
|
9th |
CompTIA IT Fundamentals |
AP Computer Science Principles |
|
10th |
Network Engineering Tech I Honors Python Programming 1 Honors (Optional) |
PLTW Intro to Cybersecurity AP Computer Science A (Optional) |
|
11th |
CTI 140: Virtualization Concepts NOS 120: Linux/UNIX Single User |
CTI 141: Cloud and Storage Concepts NOS 230: Windows Administration I |
|
12th |
SEC 110: Security Concepts SEC 150: Secure Communications |
SEC 160: Security Administration I SEC 258: Security Compliance |
During 11th and 12th grade years, Cybersecurity students will take classes through South Piedmont Community College.
Full Sail University Partnership
CATA has entered into a partnership with Full Sail University which gives our students in the IT and Performing Arts academies an opportunity for a scholarship to their school, specialized industry speakers in their field of study and also gives our academy teachers up-to-date professional development. The link to Full Sail University’s page is below, along with a description of the scholarship offered to students that are in the IT and Performing Arts academies.