Computer Science Endorsement

Program Details

Drake University offers a comprehensive Computer Science endorsement for K-12 educators as well as a Computer Science Specialist endorsement.

Our K-12 Computer Science endorsement program prepares individuals to teach computer science at the elementary or secondary level. To pursue a K-8 or 5-12 Computer Science endorsement, five classes are needed in addition to another primary endorsement area other than computer science.

Endorsement Courses

• STEM 280/CS 65 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I, 3 credit hrs.
• STEM 281/CS 66 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II, 3 credit hrs.
  Prerequisite: STEM 280/CS 065 or equivalent.
• STEM 282/CS 67 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, 3 credit hrs.
  Prerequisite: STEM 281/CS 66 or equivalent.
• STEM 286/CS 195: Introduction to Computer Systems, 3 credit hrs.
  Prerequisite: STEM 280/CS 65 or equivalent.
• STEM 285/CS 145: METHODS OF TEACHING K-12 COMPUTER SCIENCE, 3 credit hrs.
  Prerequisite: Experience in one programming language.

Course descriptions: https://www.drake.edu/cs/courses/

During the summer, we typically offer two endorsement classes tailored specifically to teachers. During the academic year, courses are available for undergraduate and graduate education majors as well as computer science majors.

To pursue the Computer Science Specialist endorsement, 24 credit hours of computer science classes are required in addition to completing Drake’s core education curriculum and a computer science methods course. This endorsement is appropriate for people with significant coursework in computer science who are not currently teachers. Courses that count toward this endorsement need to be approved by a Drake academic advisor.

Program Contacts

Maryann Huey, PhD
Associate Professor, Mathematics
maryann.huey@drake.edu
1-800-44-DRAKE, x2839
515-271-2839

Learn More

• Financial Aid
  • Iowa teacher shortage areas are designated annually by the Iowa Department of Education. Teachers in shortage areas may be eligible for college student forgiveable loans through both state and federal programs. Information regarding application for forgivable loans is available at the Iowa College Student Aid Commission website. 
• Tuition and Fees
• Drake University is the home for the South Central Iowa STEM Hub.  For more information about this initiative visit the South Central Iowa STEM Hub website.