Program of Studies

As Connecticut's #1 Computer Science High School and a National Magnet School of Excellence, the CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive, four-year college preparatory education where students don't just learn to use technology—they create it.

The CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering offers a structured pathway system for students in grades 9–12 to “Write Their Future.” 

• Grades 9–10: Core Courses (all students take these)
  • Computer Science 1
  • Product Development 1 & 2
  • Digital Futures
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • Introduction to Art
• Grades 11–12: Choose a Pathway — students complete 3 courses (including one signature course required for that pathway, indicated by a *).
  • Computer Science Pathway
    • Intro to Data Science*
    • Game Design
    • Robotics 
    • Anatomy of AI
    • AP Career Kickstart: Cybersecurity ^IRC
    • AP Career Kickstart: Networking ^IRC
    • AP Computer Science A
  • Entrepreneurship Pathway
    • Entrepreneurship*
    • Marketing
    • Intro to Data Science*
    • Web Development for Business ^IRC
    • ECE Math for Business and Economics 
  • Design Pathway
    • Digital Media for Influence*
    • Contemporary Media
    • Producing the Series
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Imaging
    • Digital Audio Production
    • Digital Composition