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Computer Science Education

Overview

Official Name of Program

Computer Science Education

Plan Code

CSEDU-MSED

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

School of Education

Career

Graduate

Degree Designation

MSED - Master of Science in Education

HEGIS Code

0701.01

NYSED Program Code

40694 - CSEDU-MSED

CIP Code

13.1321

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.

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

Requirements

Type: Completion requirement

  1. A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  2. Resume and two professional references to be included with the application for matriculation. Interview with program faculty.

  3. Test score on the GRE or similar equivalent exam.

  4. Applicants must be admitted to both the Hunter School of Education and the Hunter School of Arts and Sciences

Type: Completion requirement
Earn at least 43 credits
Progress Standards

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

  4. 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.

Exit Requirements

  1. An overall GPA of 3.0.

Type: Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:















Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

  • OR
Type: Completion requirement

  • A professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program is completed prior to the conclusion of student teaching.