This Masters program prepares teacher candidates to work powerfully and effectively with PreK-12 students in the area of Computer Science. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Computer Science Education PK-12.
Program and Certification Requirements:
Entry Level
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| CSE.5574 | Computer Science Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| MAC.5040 | Networks and the Internet | 3 |
| MAC.5045 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| MAC.5060 | Introduction to Data Science for Educators | 3 |
| MAC.5100 | Impacts of Computing | 3 |
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| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5527 | Teaching with Technology in Math, Science, English, or Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5507 | Introduction to Methods and Strategies for Teaching Computer Science to K-12 Students | 3 |
| EDU.5607 | Advanced Methods and Strategies for Teaching Computer Science to K-12 Students | 3 |
Capstone Level
| EDU.5580 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3-6 |
| EDU.5560 | Computer Science Education Professional Portfolio | 0 |
Additional Graduation Requirement
Students can meet this requirement either by successfully completing
EDU 5344 OR through the completion of equivalent child or adolescent development course.
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
To be completed by the start of semester prior to student teaching semester:
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| Take NYS Educating All Students Exam | |
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| Take NYS Content Specialty Test in Computer Science | |
Certification Workshops
3 Required NYS Workshops:
EDU.5260
| Child Abuse Identification Workshop | |
EDU.5598
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop | |
EDU.5373
| School Violence Prevention Workshop | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Teacher Candidates will be able to:
1. Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction and learning experiences that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
2. Assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
3. Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable learning environments that promote engagement and positive behavior.
4. Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, related service providers, and community stakeholders to support student success.
5. Demonstrate professional dispositions, ethical practices, and reflective decision-making consistent with the expectations of the teaching profession.
6. Use educational technologies and data-informed practices to enhance instruction, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.