PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Computer Science Education

Portland, ME

Full-Time, Part-Time

8-16 Months

Generous Scholarships Available

Addressing a regional gap in formal computer science training for PreK-12 educators, Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Computer Science Education is offered through the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine, and provides the skills and knowledge for effective, inclusive computer science and computational thinking in classrooms from PreK through 12. The certificate is intended for pre-service and in-service PreK-12 educators, and as a launching point for exploration of computer science education career pathways. Current educators will learn the integration and pedagogical approaches to computer science and computational thinking, and will receive a fundamental baseline of knowledge in computer science topics that include exposure to programming and discrete mathematics.

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Program Objectives

Unique Features

Students will develop and practice skills in fundamental programming and mathematical principles to set foundational knowledge in computer science and computational thinking.
Coursework will consistently incorporate methods for in-classroom implementation at the K-12 level, including the development of relevant lesson plans and comprehensive integration and delivery of computer science topics.
Participants will be introduced to multiple pedagogical approaches to teaching and integrating computer science and computational thinking across grade bands.

Program Objectives

Empower learners to create small- to medium-sized computational artifacts that others can read and understand.
Familiarize students with common computer science and computational thinking topics, tools, and methods.
Instruct learners to use appropriate mathematical principles to solve computational problems, prove correctness, and analyze algorithms.
Develop learners’ ability to identify and use appropriate modern classroom pedagogical techniques in the delivery of dedicated computer science instruction and computer science instruction that is integrated into another subject area.
Foster participants’ skills to deliver computer science and computational thinking lessons that support student learning across multiple grade bands.
Allow students to engage in self- and peer-evaluation to continually improve and develop as a teacher.

Tuition & Admission

Admission Requirements

Online application and fee
Unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended at the time of admission)

Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program
Recent professional resumé listing detailed position responsibilities
Three letters of recommendation

Admission Dates

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Scholarship & Aid

Generous scholarships

The Roux Institute is currently offering generous scholarships to meet the financial needs of all students through its Alfond Scholars Initiative. Each award is determined by an individual assessment. And Northeastern alumni receive a Double Husky Scholarship —a tuition discount of 25 percent.

Learn more about the Alfond Scholars Initiative

Corporate tuition benefits

Many employers subsidize education for their employees. Speak with yours about any tuition benefits your company may offer.

Special military scholarships

For military veterans and servicemembers, a limited number of donor-funded scholarships are available even after all other aid has been awarded to help with commuting costs, childcare, and other costs of living.

Learn more about military scholarships

Federal aid

You can apply for federal aid grants and loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Learn about the FAFSA

Curriculum

Please view the Course Catalog for information regarding the program curriculum.

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