Computer Science Education Certificate Program

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Education prepares teachers for integrating computational thinking across the curriculum and teaching computer science courses in order to address the critical shortage of qualified computer science educators. When the White House identified this as a national priority, The College Board responded by creating the AP Computer Science Principles, and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) revised its standards accordingly. The National Science Foundation (NSF) provided funding for creating curricula based on the new standards, and the maker movement provided creative ways for students to visualize and demonstrate what they are learning. By earning this Certificate, educators gain key computer science content knowledge and skills for teaching at the K-12 levels, becoming knowledgeable about the new standards, materials, and methods for teaching computer science and integrating computational thinking across the curriculum. Project-based assessment, hands-on workshops, and classroom-based activities immerse candidates in effective practices that could be applied in their local settings.

Programs

• Computer Science Education Certificate