{"id":102,"date":"2024-07-24T18:08:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T18:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2026-02-09T19:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:54:19","slug":"computer-science-k-12-teaching-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/prospective-students\/computer-science-k-12-teaching-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science K-12 Teaching Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Computer Science K-12 Teaching Graduate Certificate<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Certificate Home<\/a>Tuition and Fees<\/a>FAQ<\/a>Email Coordinator<\/a>Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n

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Are you looking to advance your career with up-to-date K-12 CS education expertise? 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 your skills in this essential field. Ideal for educators wanting to expand their knowledge and capabilities in this subject area, our cohort-based program starts every Fall, offering a structured and supportive environment for professional growth.<\/p>\n

Cohorts for this program begin every Fall. The\u00a0<\/span>deadline to apply<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is July 1 for domestic applicants and December 1 for international applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in learning more? Register<\/a> for one of our webinars for prospective students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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K-12 Computer Science Teaching Certificate Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n

Our fully online computer science teaching certificate equips you with the advanced skills to effectively teach computer science in K-12 settings. With a focused curriculum that takes just two semesters, you will complete four courses that cover foundational programming, instructional strategies, and key teaching methods tailored for K-12 education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students typically finish two 16-week courses in the Fall semester and two in the Spring semester with their cohort. The program features online courses and live sessions, promoting collaboration and hands-on <\/span>application of the material<\/span>. For more details, refer to the required courses and sequence below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Completing this computer science teaching certificate immediately benefits your professional practice and prepares you to take the FTCE CS Certification Exam<\/a>. It’s a versatile way to gain specialized knowledge and advance your career, helping you make a lasting impact in computer science education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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