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Certificate of Graduate Study in
Computing Education
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Captivate Students with Computer Science

Raise your game teaching basic computing concepts to elementary and middle school students and create engaging learning activities for high school students in advanced placement (AP) computer science classes.

The 15-credit certificate in computing education enhances your instructional skills and helps you increase student interest in computer science and improve student outcomes in your classroom.

Learn how to develop curricula for your K-12 computer courses, and expand your subject expertise with elective options in instructional technology, educational computing, and game design.

Program of Study

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Core Courses


Learning and Teaching Computer Science Principles

Strengthen your  K-12 computer science classroom teaching strategies and master the AP  Computer Science Principles curriculum to  help your high school students achieve their desired scores on  advanced placement exams. Course material covers the seven core concepts of computer science  and the six computational thinking practices.

Integrating Computational Thinking and AI Literacy in STEAM

This course introduces fundamental concepts, pedagogies and tools for integrating computational thinking and AI literacy into STEAM education. You'll explore research-based pedagogies, curricular resources and computing tools that support meaningful integration of computational thinking and AI concepts across content areas. 

Teaching Computing in the Secondary School

This course further prepares you to teach the AP Computer Science Principles course and other computing and information technology courses that meet the needs of high school students interested in advancing their programming skills. Coursework includes material on standards and assessment.

 

Two Electives

Choose two courses in your area(s) of interest.

Optional Concentrations


If both of your electives are in one of the areas of study below, you'll earn a concentration in that area. Otherwise, you can choose electives from different areas without earning a concentration.

Earning a concentration prepares you to compete for certain teaching and leadership positions in growing departments of computer science and information technology in public, charter, and private K-12 schools.
 

Electives in Computer Games

  • Introduction to Games for Learning: Theory and Practice
  • Introduction to Game Design for Educators
     

Electives in Computing

  • Educational Computing
  • Special Topics in Informatics/Computer Science
     

Electives in Instructional Technology

  • Instructional Design for Technology
  • K-12 Online Teaching and Learning

 

Additional Information

See the Graduate Bulletin for program requirement details.

For more information, contact Lijun Ni at [email protected].

Courses for this certificate are offered entirely online. Certificate credits can be applied to the MS in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology at UAlbany.

"The certificate in computing education program provides a firm foundation in pedagogy and relevant content for educators who want to teach youth about the rapidly changing world of information technology and computing."

- Dr. Peter Shea, Professor, School of Education

Admissions Requirements

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Deadlines
Deadlines
  • Fall: Rolling
  • Spring: Rolling
  • Summer: Rolling

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Required Application Materials
Required Application Materials
  • Transcripts from all schools attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Goals

Completed applications that meet all admission criteria are typically reviewed within two weeks of receipt.

Please note, this program is not eligible for federal financial aid.

Student Learning Objectives


Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Certificate of Graduate Study
Certificate of Graduate Study
  • Demonstrate the ability to integrate educational theory in the service of guiding effective instructional decision making.
  • Use technology effectively to support collaboration and engagement in the process of knowledge construction.
  • Promote meaningful, engaged learning for diverse students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic heritage or cultural background.
  • Demonstrate the ability to design effective learning activities infusing computational thinking and computer science into K-12 classrooms. 

Careers and Advisement

The Pathways Into Education (PIE) Center is the central office on campus serving undergraduate, graduate, and prospective students interested in pursuing careers in education and programs leading to teacher certification.

Please call or email to schedule an appointment.

Graduate Advisement:
Email Graduate Advisement
518-442-3529

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