Overview
Do you want to be authorized AND well-prepared to teach
K-12 computer science? This program will help you
get there. California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing
(CTC) offers a Supplementary Authorization for
credentialed teachers, which allows you to teach
computer science in K-12 settings even if your
baccalaureate degree was not in computer science. By taking
the courses in this program, you can apply for supplementary
authorization and become qualified and prepared to teach K-12
computer science courses.
Benefits
- Courses are fully online with some synchronous
sessions, which provides current teachers with the
flexibility to complete the courses around their
professional and personal schedules.
- No prior knowledge or experience with computer science is
necessary.
- Become a more versatile teacher and employee by bringing
added value to your school site.
- Courses emphasize equitable, inclusive, and
culturally responsive K-12 computer science
education for all students.
- Teachers will be introduced to advanced topics in
data science and cybersecurity.
- There are opportunities for teachers who complete the program
to return as course instructors or course assistants.
Audience
These courses are ideal for K-12 teachers who
want to teach computer science classes. You are
eligible to participate if you currently have a Single
or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, or
are working towards obtaining one.
Educators with a Single Subject Teaching Credential
in Math are already authorized to teach computer science per
the CTC, but may also benefit from completing these
courses to become better prepared as teachers.
Please visit
the CTC’s website for more information and
instructions on applying for
the Introductory or
Specific Supplementary Authorization, which authorizes
you to teach computer science courses in a K-12 grade
setting.
Structure
All courses are delivered 100% online with both
synchronous and asynchronous components.
To obtain the Specific Supplementary
Authorization through the CTC, teachers
must complete the following four courses with “C”
or better grades: CSC 110, CSC 111, CSC 112, and CSC
113.
To obtain
the Introductory Supplementary Authorization,
teachers must complete the following three courses
with “C” or better grades: CSC 110, 111, and 113.
Fees
Each course costs $370 per unit.
For the Introductory Supplementary Authorization, that would be
$3,700.
For the Specific Supplementary Authorization, that would be
$4,810.
Schedule
CSC 110 — Introduction to Programming Logic for Teachers (3
units)
- Prerequisites: None
- Dates: June 17- July 10, 2025
- Meets online from 4 – 6 p.m. on: 6/17, 6/19, 6/24, 6/25, 7/1,
7/3, 7/8, and 7/10
CSC 111 — Programming Concepts and Methodology for
Teachers (4 units)
- Prerequisites: CSC 110
- Dates: July 22 – August 19, 2025
- Meets online from 4 – 6 p.m. on: 7/22, 7/24, 7/29, 7/31, 8/5,
8/7, 8/12, 8/14 and 8/19
CSC 113 — Computer Networking and Cyber Security for
Teachers (3 units)
- Prerequisites: CSC 110 and CSC 111
- Dates: August 21 – October 9, 2025
- Meets online from 4 – 6 p.m. on: 8/21, 8/28, 9/11,
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, and 10/9
CSC 112 — Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software
Engineering for Teachers (3 units)
- Prerequisites: CSC 111
- Dates: October 16 – December 11, 2025
- Meets online from 4 – 6 p.m. on: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6,
11/13, 11/20, 12/4, and 12/11
Technology Requirements
Since courses are offered fully online, students should have a PC
or laptop, and stable Internet access. A webcam is
recommended.
Licensure/Credentialing
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing
does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or
credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set
by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU
and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure
or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right
to work in the United States (e.g., social security number
or taxpayer identification number) or successfully
passing a criminal background check. Students are
responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or
credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition,
fees, or any associated costs, to students who
determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet
licensure or credentialing requirements. Information
concerning licensure and credentialing requirements is
available from Sac State Credential Analyst Elizabeth
Christian.
