Computer Science Education (All Grades), MAT (E307)
41 credits
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.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelors Degree
- 30 credits in Computer Science, including knowledge of a general-purpose programming language.
Program and Certification Requirements:
Entry Level
| 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.5434 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Computer Science Education | 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 test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Computer Science | |
To be completed by the end of student teaching semester:
3 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |