Program Overview

Certificate of Graduate Study in Computing Education

Overview

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Computing Education is a 15-credit program designed to enhance instructional skills and increase student interest in computer science. The program helps educators develop curricula for K-12 computer courses and expand their subject expertise with elective options in instructional technology, educational computing, and game design.

Program of Study

Core Courses

• Learning and Teaching Computer Science Principles: Strengthen K-12 computer science classroom teaching strategies and master the AP Computer Science Principles curriculum to help high school students achieve their desired scores on advanced placement exams.
• Educational Computing in the Math/Science Class: Get up to date on best practices for using technology to teach mathematics and science in K-12 classrooms.
• Teaching Computing in the Secondary School: Prepare to teach the AP Computer Science Principles course and other computing and information technology courses that meet the needs of high school students interested in advancing their programming skills.

Electives

Choose two courses in your area(s) of interest. Optional concentrations are available in:

• Computer Games:
  • Introduction to Games for Learning: Theory and Practice
  • Introduction to Game Design for Educators
• Computing:
  • Educational Computing
  • Special Topics in Informatics/Computer Science
• Instructional Technology:
  • Instructional Design for Technology
  • K-12 Online Teaching and Learning

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling
• Spring: Rolling
• Summer: Rolling

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of Goals

Student Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to integrate educational theory in the service of guiding effective instructional decision making.
• Use technology effectively to support collaboration and engagement in the process of knowledge construction.
• Promote meaningful, engaged learning for diverse students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic heritage or cultural background.
• Demonstrate the ability to design effective learning activities infusing computational thinking and computer science into K-12 classrooms.

Careers and Advisement

The Pathways Into Education (PIE) Center is the central office on campus serving undergraduate, graduate, and prospective students interested in pursuing careers in education and programs leading to teacher certification. Graduate advisement is available via email.