M.Ed. in Digital Literacy and Computer Science (5-12) 34 credits
This program of study is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Initial Teacher License in Digital Literacy/Computer Science (5-12) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This program offers grades 5-12 educators the opportunity to teach all students the elements of computer programming and digital literacy, to prepare them for personal and civic efficacy.
Program prerequisites: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Program of Study
Courses may have prerequisites for registration; please check course descriptions before registering.
Education Courses (16 credits):
| EEDUC 6203 | Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 6100 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EEDUC 6215 | Effective Management of Secondary Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EEDUC 6166 | Classroom Assessment for Middle School and High School Teachers | 3 |
| EECLD 6116 | Sheltered English Instruction (5-12) | 4 |
EECLD 6116 may be waived with documented state-approved Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, which would reduce total number of program credits.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science Courses (12 credits):
| ECOMP 6205 | Leaning into the Future with the Pedagogy of Making | 3 |
| ECOMP 6206 | Principles of Computer Science | 3 |
| ECOMP 6207 | Coding and Design | 3 |
| EDSCI 6018 | Learning, Design, and Robotics: Gateway to Critical Thinking | 3 |
Practicum and Seminar (6 credits):
Prerequisites: Completion of a 100 hour pre-practicum experience and all practicum documentation (including applicable MTEL score reports); practicum application submitted by April 1 for Fall or November 1 for Spring; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; completion of all pre-practicum courses with no outstanding incomplete or failing grades. This full time, semester-long experience requires an accompanying seminar course and includes a field experience fee and 6 credits of tuition. Field Placement Office must approve all practicum placements.
| ECOMP 7201 | Practicum & Seminar in Digital Literacy & Computer Science 5-12 | 6 |