Computer Science Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Full Description

The Computer Science Endorsement Preparation non-degree program is intended for teachers who want to become computer science educators or assume various technology coordinator positions in a school or at the school district level.

This endorsement must be added to an existing teaching license and cannot be obtained independently as a separate licensure. Students who hold a master’s degree in education or another appropriate field may be able to earn the endorsement with this non-degree program. Students without a master's degree may work toward both a master’s degree and the endorsement by applying to the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology, Computer Science Endorsement Preparation concentration.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or another appropriate field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale (last degree)
• Official transcript(s)
• Evidence of valid four-year Resident Educator or five-year Professional State of Ohio teaching license (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
• Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of computer science content and model important principles and concepts:
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in data representation and abstraction;
   2. Effectively design, develop and test algorithms;
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of digital devices, systems and networks; and
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role computer science plays and its impact in the modern world.
2. Plan and teach computer science lessons/units using effective and engaging practices and methodologies.
3. Design environments that promote effective teaching and learning in computer science classrooms and online learning environments and promote digital citizenship.
4. Create and maintain safe, ethical, supportive, fair and effective learning environments for all students.
5. Participate in, promote and model ongoing professional development and lifelong learning relative to computer science and computer science education.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Accreditation

The Computer Science Endorsement Preparation non-degree program has received national accreditation from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the professional organization that reviews licensure programs for the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).