Specialize in Computing and Web Programming
The 21st century classroom would not be complete without a focus on computer science education. Data science, programming, software engineering and cybersecurity are fields of enormous growth.
With Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education degree, you’ll have the opportunity to teach the software engineers, data scientists and cybersecurity experts that will be shaping the future of business and technology. You’ll receive a solid foundation in education, but also a comprehensive set of methods courses specifically designed for computer science instruction. Such courses will include computer programming, data structures, web programming and design and software engineering.
This degree focuses on developing leaders and professionals who are equipped with the skills to promote equity, inclusion, cultural awareness and social responsibility in diverse settings.
Why Should You Major in Computer Science Education at NSU?
Get the Fischler Academy Advantage
This degree is a product of NSU’s Fischler Academy program, which is an experiential, project-driven, mastery-based program combining cutting-edge teaching pedagogies in a highly personalized learning environment. The academy combines bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed for traditional first-time-in-college students who wish to become educational leaders. Fischler Academy combines the very best in student-centered teaching strategies with competency-based educational experiences. Our mission is to educate great teachers who will inspire generations of students.
Average Starting Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for middle and high school teachers in 2019 was $59,660 and $61,660, respectively.
Shark Destinations
You’ll find NSU education alumni at school districts all around the country, including Broward County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (the sixth largest in the nation), Palm Beach County Public Schools, Pinellas County Public Schools, the Archdiocese of Miami and Exceed Preparatory Academy. Our alumni serve as teachers for K-12 students or support the future of other educators in administrative roles.
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of mentorship opportunities and both simulated and real-world classroom experiences which will prepare you for the classrooms of tomorrow.
Field experiences provide you with an opportunity to perform the duties of a classroom teacher within the classroom setting. The purpose of these experiences is to allow teacher candidates to demonstrate their understanding of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices and subject area competencies. The Internship in Technology is the culminating experience for teacher candidates in NSU’s Computer Science Education Program.
Among the companies where our students have enjoyed internships include: Broadspire, A Crawford Company and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Such companies as Broadspire, A Crawford Company, St. Lucie Public Schools, and Therapies4Kids have also hired NSU graduates.
Florida participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate (NASDTEC) Agreement facilitating mobility of Educational Personnel with more than 50 other states and jurisdictions for teacher certification and/or licensure. Graduates who wish to teach outside the state of Florida must contact their state's department of education for information for attaining certification/licensure through reciprocity.
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Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program.
Students who enroll in the B.S. in Education with a Concentration in Computer Science Education degree program will have the opportunity to take broad-based courses focusing on Education along with courses designed to prepare graduates for the ever-changing world of Information Technology. As an NSU Computer Science Education major, you can choose from courses that include Networks and Data Communication, Web Programming and Design, Methods of Teaching Computer Science, and Software Engineering. Visit the B.S. in Computer Science Education curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study.
