Prime the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

This Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization program is jointly offered through a UC Riverside and UC Davis partnership. Courses are offered at both campuses.

Increase your reach in education with an authorization in computer science. STEM education continues to be on the rise, providing opportunity for teachers to advance their knowledge and students to gain valuable skills to provide them with an edge-up in the workforce. Computer science is a vast area, offering opportunities across a span of industries, depending on your specific skillset. This online program will prepare you to teach a comprehensive computer science curriculum, including computational thinking, computing practice and programming, software design, data structure and algorithms. Complete 4 classes to earn an Introductory Authorization and teach in grades 9 and below, or add one more class to earn a Specific Authorization to teach up through grade 12. Make your mark in STEM education and help pave a path of success for our students.

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    Est. Tuition $3,778

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    Learning Format Hybrid

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    Duration 12 months *

    *Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.
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    Total Units 15 Units

Required Courses

Course Formats
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (15.00 Units )
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Introduction to Teaching Computer Science (Formerly Impacts of Computing and Communication Devices)This Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization course is jointly offered through a UC Riverside and UC Davis partnership.
3.00 Units
Programming and Integration of CS into STEAM Teaching (Formerly Introduction to Computational Thinking and ProgrammingThis Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization course is jointly offered through a UC Riverside and UC Davis partnership.
4.00 Units
Development of Integrated CS and STEAM Curriculum with Physical Computing (Formerly Programming and Design I)This Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization course is jointly offered through a UC Riverside and UC Davis partnership.
4.00 Units
Computer Programming in C (Formerly Programming and Design II)This Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization course is jointly offered through a UC Riverside and UC Davis partnership.
4.00 Units

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We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your eduction, life and work schedules.

Apr08Spring 2023
Jul10Summer 2023

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