Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in K-12 Computer Science Education is designed to support educators in teaching computational thinking and computer science at the elementary and secondary levels. This program explores topics such as computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, abstraction, programming tools, and creative thinking, with a focus on culturally relevant pedagogy.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in K-12 Computer Science Education, students will be prepared to teach computer science at the elementary and secondary levels. This graduate certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or as part of the Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) program.

Career Outlook

This graduate certificate will build students' knowledge of computer science and support them in teaching computer science ideas at the elementary and secondary levels. Students will go beyond simply coding and explore how computer science impacts the world, as well as how computer science ideas can be used to solve problems creatively in other disciplines.

Course Information

Core Courses

• CEP 814 - Computational Thinking for K12 Educators (3 Credits)
• CEP 824 - Programming Concepts for K12 Educators (3 Credits)
• CEP 833 - Creativity in K12 Computing Education (3 Credits)

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into this program, students must have:

• A bachelor's degree
• No letters of recommendation are required
• Official transcripts from all previous schools

Tuition & Fees

• In-State Tuition: $937.25 per credit
• Out-of-State Tuition: $1,181.25 per credit

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with the cost of attendance.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 9
• Credit Hour: $937.25
• Minimum Duration: 1 year
• Delivery Method: Online, Hybrid
• Program Type: Certificate Programs, Bachelor's Programs, Master's Programs, Doctoral Programs

Key Dates

• Rolling Applications: Students can start the program in any semester. Applications are recommended to be submitted at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.

University Rankings

• 29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
• #22 in Best Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• #1 in Elementary Education for 31 straight years — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• #1 in Secondary Education for 31 straight years — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• #3 in Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• #6 in Online Master's in Educational/Instructional Media Design Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• #9 in Online Master's in Special Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• #3 in Curriculum and Instruction Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2025