Endorsement: Computer Science Education (Online)
About the Program
Format: Online
Credit Hours: 9
Entry Terms: Spring, Summer
The Computer Science Education Endorsement for Teachers program provides certification for in-service teachers to teach computer science in grades P-12. The program offers three (9 credits) fully online courses that center around the standards adapted from the Standards for Computer Science Educators published in 2011 by the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE), and the Computer Science Teachers Association Interim Standards published in 2016, and are directly adopted to be the program learning outcomes. The program targets learners to become familiar with computational thinking, computer programming teaching methods and pedagogies, as well as principles of computing as they relate to digital citizenship and ethics.
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Admission Requirements
- Admission to Georgia Southern University College of Graduate Studies.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate or Five-year Induction certificate in any P-12 or secondary (6-12) teaching field.
- Submit a completed Disclosure and Affirmation Form that address misconduct disclosure, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.
*International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA. (naces.org)
Deadlines
Fall
Does Not Admit
Spring
November 1*
Summer
April 1*
*The application and all required documents listed on the “admissions requirements” tab for the program must be received by the deadline. If all required documents are not received by the deadline your application will not be considered for admission.
Program Contact Information
Graduate Academic Services Center
gasc@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1447
Professional Certification Disclosure
The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Computer Science Education Endorsement for Teachers program will seek state licenses or certifications. The program listed above leads to a Georgia Certificate Upgrade only. Visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for more information. Students physically located in a different state while enrolling in this program may be required to sign an attestation form. Contact the Office of Adult and Online Learning for more information.
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For required disclosures about online programs offered by the University, visit the Georgia Southern State Authorization and Professional Licensure Webpage.
Last updated: 8/15/2024