Computer Science Education Graduate Certificate

Student Learning Outcomes for Computer Science Education Certificate:

Students will be able to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. 
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 

The world is going through a dramatic change in the field of computer science which is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, their implementation, and their impact on society. Students with an interest in computer science may pursue a Computer Science concentration in conjunction with the Master of Curriculum and Instruction degree or a four-course Computer Science certificate.

Admission Criteria:

To be eligible to apply to graduate certificate programs, you must:

• have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors).

How to apply:

• Complete the application via the online portal
• Submit a $25 nonrefundable application fee. (Waived for Elizabethtown College graduates).
• Upload your current resume.
• Request official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.
• Upload a 1-2 page essay addressing your:
  • motivation for pursuing the graduate certificate
  • statement of professional goals
  • goals for the application of the graduate certificate to your professional life

Those students who successfully complete a graduate certificate and wish to pursue a full master’s degree program will benefit from an abbreviated admission process (see below). Degree-seeking students must meet all of the established criteria for admission into their desired master’s degree program.

Advance to Stacked Graduate Certificate/Degree

After successfully completing their primary graduate certificate, students may complete the Advance in Graduate Certificate or Degree form in the JayWeb student portal to apply to a future graduate certificate or graduate degree. Additional materials may be required, depending on the program of interest.