The world of technology is a growing and rapidly changing field. It is essential students understand the importance of cybersecurity and how to utilize new, emerging technologies safely and ethically. With an endorsement to teach computer science, you’ll be ready to lead classes on the digital world, computer programming, and other computer science topics to students in junior high and high school (grades 7-12).
- Credit hours: 6
- Schools: Business and Technology, Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Departments: Computer Technology and Information Systems, Educational Foundations and Leadership
- Accreditation: Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Courses for the Computer Science endorsement
- CSC 441 Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, and Emerging Technology (3)
- CSC 443 Computational Thinking and Programming Foundations (3)
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Popular pairings
The Computer Science supplemental endorsement pairs well with the following programs:
- Math Education (field endorsement)
- Middle Level Education (subject endorsement)
Licensure/certification
Wayne State's Computer Science endorsement is designed to prepare students for initial teacher licensure/certification in Nebraska. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, please see our Computer Science Education licensure disclosure. It is also strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
Computer Science Education licensure disclosure for all states
