Computer Science Education - MSED/Advanced Certificate

The Master of Education in Computer Science Education will provide aspiring computer science teachers with the knowledge, pedagogical techniques, and experiences necessary to teach computer science at the middle and high school levels. The Master’s program will include 40 graduate credits including 16 core graduate education credits, 9 graduate credits specific to computer science education, a 3 credit student teaching, and 12 additional computer science credits.

The Advanced Certificate in Computer Science Education will provide in-service teachers, certified in another subject area, with the knowledge, pedagogical techniques, and experiences necessary to teach computer science at the middle and high school levels. The certificate program will include 21 graduate credits including 9 credits in Computer Science Education, 12 additional credits in Computer Science.

Upon completing these programs, students will be recommended to NYSED for licensure in Computer Science Education.

Admission Requirements

Master’s Program:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Resume and two professional references to be included with the application for matriculation. Interview with program faculty.
Test score on the GRE or similar equivalent exam.
Applicants must be admitted to both the Hunter School of Education and the Hunter School of Arts and Sciences

Advanced Certificate Program:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Proof of state certification as a middle or high school teacher.
Resume and two professional references to be included with the application for matriculation.
Interview with program faculty.
Test score on the GRE or similar equivalent exam.
Applicants must be admitted to both the Hunter School of Education and the Hunter School of Arts and Sciences

Progress Standards

Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
Key Course Performance Standards
- Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.
- Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.
- Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Fieldwork Requirements

All field experiences will take place in New York City.

Course of Study

Academic Plans

Master’s: CSEDU-MSED

Credits: 40

Advanced Certificate: CSCIEDU-AC

Credits: 18

Courses for the Master’s

Courses for the Advanced Certificate

Exit Requirements

An overall GPA of 3.0.
Master’s degree students will develop a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.
Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.