Digital Literacy/Computer Science (5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies Credits: 3 *
• EDU 528 - Disciplinary Literacy and Writing Credits: 3
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization Credits: 3
• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar in Content Area Credits: 3 **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (15 Credits)

• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students Credits: 3
• CPS 520 - Object Oriented Software Development Credits: 3
• CPS 521 - Software Systems Credits: 3
• CPS 522 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3
• CPS 603 - Computers and Society Credits: 3

Educational Theory and Skills Courses for Completion of Degree (3 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

Students are required to take CPS 501 Introduction to Programming (3 credits) as a pre-requisite for CPS 520 if there is no computer science background.

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure, please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum and 2. Before or during the practicum, take EDU 641 Sheltered English Immersion (Required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).