Mississippi Department of Education announces new AP courses

The Mississippi Department of Education announces the launch of new advanced placement courses for high schools.

Those include classes in cybersecurity, networking, and business with personal finance.

The pilot program started in 2024 and Harrison Central High School was one that was selected, offering the cybersecurity and networking classes.

Harrison Central took part in summer institutes and will receive ongoing support throughout this school year.

The State Department of Education says this will provide a model as AP cybersecurity and AP networking becomes available statewide in the 2026-27 school year.

AP business with personal finance will also be offered next school year statewide.