Computer Science Education for New York State Certified Teachers (Advanced Certificate) Course Sequence

 

Academic Plan: CSCIEDU-AC

Credits: 21

The Advanced Certificate is designed to be completed in three semesters and begins each Summer.

Summer

Courses

  • CSCI 70300 – Data Structures in a High Level Language (3 credits)
  • CSCI 70900 – Programming in a High Level Language (3 credits)
  • SEDC 71900 – Methods I: Advanced Study of Secondary Learning Environments for Teaching Computer Science (3 credits)

Fall

Courses

  • SEDC 73600 – Curriculum Design for Computer Science (3 credits, includes fieldwork hours)
  • CSCI 77800 – Ethics & Computer Science (3 credits)

Spring

Courses

  • CSCI 70700 – Modern Topics and Concepts in Computer Science (3 credits)
  • SEDC 72900 – Methods II: Intensive Study of Teaching Diverse Learners in Computer Science Grades 7-12 (3 credits)

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Graduation

Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation and Commencement page for full policies and procedures.

Certification

Students must apply for certification in their final semester. Refer to the Certification page for requirements and step by step instructions

Notes

  • Accepted students may be eligible to transfer in 3 credits for SEDC 72900 Methods 2

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