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Computer Science K-12 Teaching Graduate Certificate

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Are you looking to enhance your expertise in K-12 computer science education? The Computer Science K-12 Teaching Graduate Certificate at the University of Florida is a fully online program designed to help you build or strengthen foundational skills in this essential field. Ideal for educators seeking to expand their knowledge and capabilities in teaching computer science to K-12 students, this cohort-based program begins each Fall semester, offering a structured and supportive environment for professional growth.

Certificate Program Curriculum

The online Computer Science K-12 Teaching Graduate Certificate offers a focused curriculum that equips you with essential knowledge and skills to effectively teach computer science in K-12 settings. The program consists of four courses, delivered over two semesters, that cover foundational programming, instructional strategies, and key pedagogical approaches tailored to K-12 education.

  • Students typically complete two 16-week courses in the Fall semester and two in the Spring semester with their cohort. The program includes online courses and synchronous sessions that foster collaboration and practical application of the concepts learned. For more details, refer to the Required Courses and Sequence.
  • Completion of the certificate is contingent upon meeting program requirements at a level consistent with graduate-level work.

Required Courses

  • ETE 6141 K-12 Computer Science Pedagogy I
    Semester Available: Fall (16-weeks)
  • EDG 6807: K-12 Computer Programming Foundations I
    Semester Available: Fall (16-weeks)
  • ETE 6142: K-12 Computer Science Pedagogy II
    Semester Available: Spring (16-weeks)
  • EDG 6806C: K-12 Computer Programming Foundations II
    Semester Available: Spring (16-weeks)
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    Program Requirement

    Please note the following University of Florida Graduate School certificate requirements:

    • No course substitutions are permitted for certificates
    • No transfer credits are permitted for certificates
    • Students must apply to receive their certificate in the semester
      in which they plan to finish it
    • A course may only count toward one certificate.

    Program Highlight

    Entry: Every Fall semester
    Typical Course Load: See suggested course sequence for details
    Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-time
    Average Class Size: 15-30
    Application Deadline: July every year
    Program Completion: 1 year