CS Pathway: UTeach computer science add-on certification
As part of the CS Pathway, pre-service teachers can join this program designed to quickly prepare you to earn a secondary certification in computer science. Free professional development training will prepare you to teach the foundational AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) course and the more advanced AP Computer Science A (CSA) course using the project-based UTeach CS curriculum. After completing these UTeach CS trainings, you can register for the WeTeach Foundations of CS for Teachers: Praxis Prep ($600 fee), then take the CS certification exam. Complete all or part of this pathway to gain essential CS content, dual certification, and marketable skills as a computer science teacher — at almost no extra cost!
Program Features:
- Professional Development: Workshops provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours, not university credit, and count as AP Summer Institutes to add to your resume ($3,000 worth of free training).
- Flexible Learning: Our sessions are self-paced and available year-round, allowing you to complete weekly modules at your convenience.
- Expert Support: Receive on-demand assistance from UTeach CS facilitators throughout your learning.
- Year-round Opportunities: Register for both workshops during the 2024-2025 academic year (September 2024 to August 2025) by joining a fall 2024, spring 2025, or summer 2025 cohort. Note that the AP CS Principles workshop must be completed before proceeding to the AP CSA workshop.
How to register:
- Fill out this quick interest form to sign up.
This opportunity is open to any undergraduate UTeach student interested in adding a secondary teaching certification in CS. For questions, contact us at csinfo@uteach.utexas.edu.
