Multidisciplinary Studies, Computer Science Education Concentration, B.S.

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The first computer science education licensure option in the State of Tennessee, this new program enables TTU to offer license endorsements to preservice and in-service teachers, while promoting and integrating computer science education in the K-12 environment. The curriculum is a combination of current and new courses designed around state and national standards for computer science education.

Curriculum

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit: 3.
FOED 1820 - Introductory Field Experience Credit: 1.
or
FOED 1822 - Introductory Field Experience and Orientation Credit: 1.
FOED 2011 - Introduction to Teaching and Technology Credit: 2.
MATH 1730 - Pre-calculus Mathematics Credit: 5.
Natural Sciences (Gen Ed) Credit: 4.

Total: 15

Second Semester

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit: 3. or
PC 2500 - Communicating in the Professions Credit: 3.
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit: 3.
HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credit: 3.
MATH 1910 - Calculus I Credit: 4.
Natural Sciences (Gen Ed) Credit: 4.

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CSC 1200 - Principles of Computing Credit: 3.
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature Credit: 3.
FOED 3010 - Integrating Instructional Technology into the Classroom Credit: 3.
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credit: 3.
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed) Credit: 6.

Total: 18

Second Semester

CSC 1300 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Computer Programming Credit: 4.
Elective Credit: 3.
HEC 3500 - Development: Middle Childhood/Adolescence Credit: 3.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Gen Ed) Credit: 6.

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

CSED 3000 - Digital Literacy and Computing Credit: 3.
CSED 3010 - Programming Fundamentals & Computational Thinking for Educators Credit: 3.
Elective Credit: 3.
FOED 3820 - Field Experiences in Education Credit: 1-2. (1 credit hour required).
MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credit: 3.
SPED 3000 - Teaching Persons with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom Credit: 3.

Total: 16

Second Semester

CSED 3020 - Computer Science Concepts for Teachers Credit: 3.
CSED 3030 - Computer Science Instructional Methods Credit: 3.
ESLP 3100 - ESL Pedagogy: Secondary Education Methodology and Materials Credit: 1.
READ 3350 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit: 3.
Upper Division Electives Credit: 4.

Multidisciplinary Studies, Computer Science Education Concentration, B.S.

Curriculum

Freshman Year

First Semester

Total: 15

Second Semester

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Total: 18

Second Semester

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

Total: 16

Second Semester

Total: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

Total: 12

Second Semester

Total: 12