Fulfilling a Critical Need
UVM's Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Education (GCCSE) is designed for educators interested in teaching computer science (grades 7-12) and others who work in non-school settings. Our goal is to educate the next generation of computer science teachers who will encourage and support diverse groups of students to become computer science literate and consider computer science careers.
The certificate includes five online courses (18 graduate credits) as outlined under the "Coursework" accordion below. Upon completion of the program, previously licensed Vermont educators will be eligible for a teaching licensure endorsement in Computer Science Education through the Vermont Agency of Education.
Scholarship Support
Scholarship support is available through the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR SOCKS Project. The grant will provide full tuition supportfor eligible teachers. Only those teachers enrolled in the GCCSE will be eligible for tuition support through the EPSCoR grant.
The first cohort ofteachers will enroll in the program beginning in Fall 2024. Teachers will enroll in the online GCCSE program on a part-time basis, taking one course each semester over two years including one summer session course offering. The second cohort will enroll in the program beginning Fall 2026.
Enrollment is also open to other candidates interested in applying to the program or taking specific courses as needed. EPSCoR funding will only be available for those teachers enrolled in the GCCSE.