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Computer Science Endorsement
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Endorsement requires:
  • Valid Arizona Fingerprint clearance card (plastic) issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
  • Valid Arizona Provisional or Standard teaching certificate (elementary, secondary, or special education)
  • 30 credits in any computer/technology courses
  • One course in methods of teaching computers/technology at the elementary level.
  • One course in methods of teaching computers/technology at the secondary level.
Technology Courses for Teachers


Required Course
Course Title Credit
EPD260 Technology in Education Overview 2
AND
EPD269AA Methods of Using Technology in the K-6 Classroom 3
AND
EPD269AB Methods of Using Technology in the 7-12 Classroom 3


Elective Courses
Choose 30 credits:
Course Title Credit
BPC100 Business - Personal Computers (computer basics designed for teachers) 2
CIS131AB Internet for Teachers: Level I 1
CIS131BB Internet for Teachers: Level II 1
CIS131CB Internet for Teachers: Level III 1


Classroom Usage Application Courses
Course Title Credit
BPC135xx Word: Level I 2
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS114de Excel Spreadsheet: (Excel 2003) 3
CIS117Dx Database Management (any module) 3
CIS118AB PowerPoint - Level I 1
CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I 1
CIS133AA Internet/Web Development: Level I AND 1
CIS133BA Internet/Web Development: Level II AND 1
CIS133CA Internet/Web Development: Level III OR 1
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3


Computer Web Master Courses
Course Title Credit
BPC125 Microcomputer Set Up and Maintenance 1
CIS109 LAN Operations and Concepts 1
CIS120DF Computer Graphics: IBM Adobe Photoshop 3
CIS122AE Windows Operation System: Level II OR 1
CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I 1
CIS140 Survey of Multimedia Technology 2
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I OR 3
CIS233AA Internet/Web Development Level II AND 1
CIS233BA Internet/Web Development Level II-B AND 1
CIS233CA Internet/Web Development Level II-C AND 3
CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II 3
CIS235 e-Commerce 3


Networking Courses
Course Title Credit
BPC125 Microcomputer Set Up and maintenance 1
BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3
BPC225 Computer Configuration and Enhancement 1
BPC278 Software Installation-MS Windows 3
CIS109 LAN Operations and Concepts 1
CIS122AE Windows Operation System: Level II OR 1
CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I 1
CIS124BA Project Management Software: Level II 1
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CIS225 Business Systems Analysis and Design 3
CIS240 Local Area Network Planning and Design 3

For specific course descriptions, see our schedule

For more information, including newly developed courses, call (480) 517-8540.

Last Modified: April 22, 2008