Pathways
Career and technical pathways include the following. To view a list of required courses, click each pathway's name. For class descriptions, prerequisite information and more information about these areas of study, please review the college catalog.
- Accounting and Finance (PDF)*
- Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design (PDF)
- Architectural Technology (PDF)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals (PDF)*
- Automotive Technology (PDF)
- Baking and Pastry – Artisan Breads*
- Biomedical Equipment Technology (PDF)
- Broadcasting and Production - Foundations of Production Technology
- Business Administration - Business Operations (PDF)
- Business Administration - Marketing (PDF)*
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology – Collision Repair
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology - Painting and Refinishing
- Computer Integrated Machining (PDF)
- Construction Management - Skills Exploration (PDF)
- Cosmetology (PDF)*
- Criminal Justice (PDF)
- Criminal Justice - Forensics (PDF)*
- Culinary Arts (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)*
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology – Over the Road Specialist I
- Early Childhood (PDF)
- Electrical Systems Technology (PDF)
- Electronics Engineering Technology (PDF)*
- Emergency Medical Science Certificate (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)*
- Horticulture (PDF)
- Human Services Technology (PDF)
- HVAC - Specialization in Refrigeration Systems (PDF)
- Information Technology (PDF)*
- IT Java Programming (PDF)*
- IT JavaScript (PDF)*
- IT Python (PDF)*
- Interior Design (PDF)
- Interpreter Education - Basic American Sign Language (PDF)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (PDF)
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology (PDF)
- Medical Assisting (PDF)
- Medical Office Administration Certificate (PDF)
- Medical Office Administration - Procedural and Diagnostic Coding (PDF)
- Non-Destructive Examination (PDF)
- Nurse Aide Certificate (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)*
- Ophthalmic Technology – Medical Personnel Certificate*
- Paralegal (PDF)*
- Pharmacy Technology (PDF)
- Simulation and Game Development (PDF)
- Sustainability Technologies (PDF)
- Welding Technology (PDF)
*2.8 unweighted GPA or benchmark test scores required to enroll
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Juniors and seniors
Unless otherwise indicated, you must have one of the following:
- an unweighted high school GPA of at least 2.8
- benchmark assessment scores in all areas (English, reading, and math)
- the recommendation of your principal/high school designee
Freshman and sophomores
Your high school – not Central Piedmont – will determine whether 9th and 10th graders may participate in dual enrollment. If your school allows freshmen and sophomores to participate, you must have the following:
- recommendation of your high school principal or their designee, including rationale for recommendation
- grade of C or better in Math I
- score of 3 or higher on the End of Course assessment (EOC) for Math I
- score of 3, 4 or 5 on the 8th grade End of Grade ELA assessment
Or:
- recommendation of your high school principal or their designee, including rationale for recommendation
- benchmark assessment scores in all areas (English, reading, and math)
North Carolina residency
If a student does not attend a North Carolina high school, proof of NC residency must be established through:
- your NC license or learner's permit OR
- your parent/guardian's NC license/ID or utility bill plus tax return showing student as the parent/guardian's dependent (financial information and social security numbers can and should be marked through to protect your information)