Master of Science: Computer Science Education

We offer multiple pathways to help prepare you to teach middle and high school computer science classes. Both undergraduate and graduate programs build your understanding of the fundamental principles of computer science, expose you to emerging technologies, and empower you with the knowledge about current best practices in teaching this content.You'll be able to use your newly developed skills to help our nation’s students understand the ins and outs of cybersecurity, web development, and programming languages.Student Learning OutcomesStudents completing this program will be able to:Demonstrate the ability to create basic computational artifacts. Demonstrate knowledge of computing systems and their integration.Explain how computing permeates today's society, including security, privacy, and ethical considerations.Apply appropriate pedagogical content knowledge in the teaching of computing topics.Describe relevant and recent research findings in computer science education including how they might be applied in the classroom.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution; Transcripts from all higher education institutions that you have attended; 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (applicants with a 2.7 GPA can be considered for provisional admission)