Computer Science, Teacher Certification Track (BS)

Computer Science Core

The following courses are taken by students in all tracks, except for Digital Art.

• CS - 115 Introduction to Python Credits: 4
• CS - 211 Object-Oriented Programming Credits: 4
• CS - 222 Data Structure Credits: 3
• CS - 230 Computer Architecture and Hardware Support Credits: 3
• CS - 260 Databases & Data Visualization Credits: 3
• CS - 453 Senior Coordinating Seminar Credits: 3
• MA - 121 Calculus I Credits: 3
• MA - 122 Calculus II Credits: 3

Teacher Certification Track Courses

• CS - 314 Operating Systems Credits: 3
• CS - 321 Communication and Networking Credits: 3
• CS - 356 Software Engineering Credits: 3
• CS - 360 Database Analysis & Design Credits: 3
• CS - 416 Security Credits: 3
• MA - 231 Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
• MA - 331 Linear Algebra Credits: 3
• one MA or CS course at the 200 level or above, excluding MA 260  and CS 475  

Education Requirements

• ED - 109 The Educative Process Credits: 3
• ED - 209 Cognition and Learning Credits: 3
• ED - 218 Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• ED - 366 Literacy Interventions 4-12 Credits: 3
• ED - 373 Teaching English Learners Credits: 3

M.Ed. Program

Students in the Secondary Education track should apply to the M.Ed. (4+1) Program during their fourth and final year of undergraduate study. Admission requirements for the Graduate M.Ed. Phase are:

1. Satisfactory completion of the following five education courses during the undergraduate phase:

• ED - 109 The Educative Process   
• ED - 209 Cognition and Learning  
• ED - 218 Introduction to Exceptionality  
• ED - 366 Literacy Interventions 4-12  
• ED - 373 Teaching English Learners   

2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0; and
3. Passing score on PRAXIS test.

More information can be found in the current Graduate Catalog.