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Online Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators

A collaborative program between the University of Maine, the University of Maine Farmington, and the University of Southern Maine.

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The online Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators prepares educators to integrate computational thinking strategies into classrooms and understand their cultural and contextual implications.

The program incorporates the standards to engage learners in authentic and active learning. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will learn how to:

  • Improve and expand their practice by understanding the core concepts of computational thinking
  • Explore strategies to integrate computational thinking using multiple and effective instructional strategies
  • Design, develop, and implement activities to support creative and innovative problem-solving
  • Understand the impact of equity and access to computational thinking, computing resources, and practices in a global society.

Admissions

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we鈥檝e received all of your application materials.

A bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college/university.

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you鈥檙e ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An
  • Current r茅sum茅 or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt

Careers

The Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators can enhance your career as a:

  • Classroom teacher
  • Technology Specialist
  • Technology Integrator
  • Technology Director
  • And more

Curriculum

The curriculum covers the key components of computational thinking by exploring different programming languages and problem-solving processes.

The following courses are required (18 credits):

  • EDT 571: Methods of Integrating Computational Thinking for Diverse Learners (3 credits)

Choose one of the following courses (3 credits):

  • EDT 520: Digital Age Teaching Methods (3 credits)
  • EDT 531: Studio in Computing for Learning (3 credits)

Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):

  • EDT 572: Teaching Programming in Multiple Paradigms (3 credits)
  • EDT 573: Introduction to Web Development and Mobile Application Development for Educators (3 credits)
  • EDT 574: Computational Thinking in Early Childhood and Elementary (3 credits)
  • EDT 575: Integrating Computational Thinking for Middle and High School (3 credits)
  • EDT 598: Special Topics in Instructional Technology (3 credits)

Students may also request to take six graduate-level spatial computing courses at the 500 level or above. An advisor can help you choose the spatial computing courses that best support your goals.

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At a Glance

91福利Online

College of Education & Human Development


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

12 Credits

91福利Online

College Education & Human Development


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

12 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$607

Next Steps

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Contact

Kimberly Lai, M.A.

91福利Online Advisor

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207.581.8041