Since 2018 when Governor Holcomb and the Indiana General Assembly prioritized computer science coursework in schools, Indiana has seen a significant increase in student access and participation in computer science. This includes the integration of computer science in all K-8 Indiana Academic Standards for Science, as well as the requirement for all Indiana high schools to offer a computer science course. Pursuant to IC 20-30-5-23 each public high school, including each charter school, must offer at least one (1) computer science course as a one (1) semester elective in the public high school’s curriculum at least once each school year for high school students. Each public school, including each charter school, must include computer science in the public school’s curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Approved 2023-2024 high school computer science courses to satisfy requirements under IC 20-30-5-23:
- 4803: Introduction to Computer Science
- 4801: Computer Science I (Phasing out at end of 2023-2024)
- 5236: Computer Science II (Phasing out at end of 2023-2024)
- 5252: Computer Science III: Special Topics
- 5249: Computer Science III: Software Development (Phasing out at end of 2023-2024)
- 5250: Computer Science III: Databases (Phasing out at end of 2023-2024)
- 5251: Computer Science III: Informatics (Phasing out at end of 2023-2024)
- 5253: Computer Science III: Cybersecurity (Phasing out at end of 2023-2024)
- 7183: Principles of Computing
- 7351: Topics in Computer Science
- 7352: Computer Science
- 7353: Computer Science Capstone
- 7184: Software Development
- 7253: Software Development Capstone
- 4570: AP Computer Science A
- 4568: AP Computer Science Principles
- 4586: IB Computer Science Standard Level
- 4584: IB Computer Science Higher Level
- 8118/8116: Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science
Indiana Computer Science Standards
| Title | Updated | Download |
|---|---|---|
| K-2 Computer Science | 06/07/2023 | |
| 3-5 Computer Science | 06/07/2023 | |
| 6-8 Computer Science | 06/07/2023 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 05/02/2018 | |
| Computer Science I (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 05/02/2018 | |
| Computer Science II (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 05/02/2018 | |
| Computer Science II: Special Topics (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 01/04/2016 | |
| Computer Science III: Cybersecurity (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 05/02/2018 | |
| Computer Science III: Databases (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 05/02/2018 | |
| Computer Science III: Informatics (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 05/02/2018 | |
| Computer Science III: Software Development (Phasing out at the end of 2023-2024) | 05/02/2018 |
The following resources provide support for the implementation of K-12 computer science courses:
- 2023 K-8 Computer Science Frameworks
- 2023 Indiana Academic Standards Correlation Guide: K-2 Computer Science
- 2023 Indiana Academic Standards Correlation Guide 3-5 Computer Science
- 2023 Indiana Academic Standards Correlation Guide 6-8 Computer Science
- Indiana Academic Standards for K-8 Computer Science: Core Concepts Self-Paced Course
- IDOE’s Course Titles and Descriptions Webpage
- Next Level Programs of Study Review Guide
- AP Central (College Board)
- International Baccalaureate
- Cambridge International
Legislated Reports
SEA 172 (2018)
- January 2019
- January 2020
- July 2020
- January 2021
- July 2021
- January 2022
- July 2022
- January 2023
- July 2023
- January 2024