NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Computer Science Pathway Certificate


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The Computer Science Teaching Certificate is designed for teachers seeking a Wyoming PTSB Computer Science endorsement. The program focuses on the topics, tools and best practices needed to teach computer science in grades 6-12. The sequence of classes selected allow teachers to gain the competencies they need to support a variety of computer science classes. Those completing the program take with them both knowledge and a set of easy-to-use instructional tools for their classrooms.

Program Outcomes:

1. Use appropriate techniques, technologies and tools to implement solutions to computational problems.

2. Ability to use both procedural and object-oriented coding techniques.

3. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics to solve problems applicable to the discipline.

4. Apply programming knowledge to debug and fix broken code.

5. Gain hands-on experience with modern tools and environments for teaching programming.         

Required Course of Study


Freshman Year


Fall Semester - 10 credits


Summer Semester - 6 credits


Total Credit Hours: 16


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