Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Florida offers a 30-credit hour, fully online Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in computer science education. This program is designed for educators passionate about teaching computer science and equips them to create inclusive, innovative, and effective learning environments.

Program Details

• The program is fully online and does not require the GRE.
• It prepares students to take the FTCE CS Certification Exam.
• The program is designed for educators who work full-time and offers a structured, cohort-based path to complete the degree.
• Cohorts for this program begin every Fall, with a deadline to apply of July 1 for domestic applicants and December 1 for international applicants.

Program Curriculum

The online master’s in computer science education offers a robust curriculum that combines computer science content and pedagogical strategies. The program comprises 10 courses, each earning 3 credit hours, and is designed to take 2 years to complete.

Required Courses

• Computer Science Pedagogical Coursework (9-hours)
  • ETE 6141: K-12 Computer Science Pedagogy I
  • ETE 6142: K-12 Computer Science Pedagogy II
  • EDG 6807: Issues and Trends in K-12 Computer Science Education
• Computer Science Content Coursework (9-hours)
  • EDG 6805C: K-12 Computer Programming Foundations I
  • EDG 6806C: K-12 Computer Programming Foundations II
  • EME 6209: Designing Integrated Media Environments II
• General Pedagogy Courses (9-hours)
  • EDE 6325: Guided Teacher Inquiry
  • EDG 6415: Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
  • EME 6059: Blended Learning Environments
• Culminating Experience (3-hours)
  • EDG 6973: Capstone for Computer Science Education

Suggested Course Sequence

Year One

• ETE 6141 K-12 Computer Science Pedagogy I
  Semester Available: Fall (16-weeks)
• EDG 6805C K-12 Computer Programming Foundations I
  Semester Available: Fall (16-weeks)
• ETE 6142 K-12 Computer Science Pedagogy II
  Semester Available: Spring (16-weeks)
• EDG 6806C K-12 Computer Programming Foundations II
  Semester Available: Spring (16-weeks)
• EDE 6325 Guided Teacher Inquiry
  Semester Available: Summer (8-weeks)

Year Two

• EME 6209 Designing Integrated Media Environments II
  Semester Available: Fall (16-weeks)
• EDG 6807 Issues and Trends in K-12 Computer Science Education
  Semester Available: Fall (16-weeks)
• EDG 6415 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
  Semester Available: Spring (8-weeks)
• EME 6059 Blended Learning Environments
  Semester Available: Spring (8-weeks)
• EDG 6931 Capstone for Computer Science Education
  Semester Available: Summer (16-weeks)

Program Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admissions.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work.
• An acceptable grade point average for previous graduate work.
• No GRE requirement.

Program Highlights

• Entry: Every Fall semester
• Typical Course Load: See suggested course sequence for details
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-time
• Average Class Size: 15-30
• Application Deadline: July 1
• Typical Program Completion: 2 years