What academic impact are high school computing courses having on the entry-level college computer science curriculum?

Abstract

It appears that the computer revolution is irreversible and almost every Americians' life will be affected by the use of its technology. More and more jobs will require computer literacy and skills, and as a result more courses will be offered by secondary schools to prepare their students. As this area of computer technology expands, the job market will require individuals that have been trained with various amounts of knowledge and skill. Many states are requiring a certain degree of computer literacy for high school graduation. These requirements are resulting in the development of secondary curriculum guides at the state and national levels.