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Preparing for the CS Education Endorsement

In order to prepare for the Computer Science Teaching Endorsement / NJ Computer Science Standard Certificate (endorsement code 1820), TCNJ Education majors must complete 15 credits of computer science coursework, including a methods course, and must pass the Computer Science Praxis exam.

Upon graduation, students who have completed these courses and have passed the Praxis exam can apply for the Computer Science Standard Certificate and will be endorsed to teach computer science in addition to their main discipline.

The following four courses (16 credits) are recommended for Education majors who plan to pursue the endorsement and pass the praxis exam:

CSC 102: Introduction to Computational Thinking
CSC 220: Computer Science I: Computational Problem Solving
CSC 230: Computer Science II: Data Structures
TED 360: Teaching Methods for Computational Thinking in STEM Education
(This course will be offered every other year by the Department of Integrative STEM Education, starting in Spring 2025.)

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