AZ CS Endorsement Information

Arizona CS Endorsement Information

Interested in adding Computer Science Endorsement to your Certification? 

 

Details and forms are available here.

Info:

There are 2 different endorsements that are available: 
  • CS PreK-5 
  • CS 6-12
If you have a current out-of-state Certificate or Endorsement, submit a photocopy of your paperwork.
 
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the AZ Dept of Education website.  

Steps

Overview

Fact Sheets:

Verification Form

Contact ADE

All Grades Must Complete

Three semester hours in foundations for teaching computer science which addresses the following
topics:
  • Introduction to computer science
  • Inclusive recruitment, retention, and pedagogical strategies for computer science education
  • Computational thinking
  • Instructional planning based on the Arizona state standards for computer science, or comparable computer science.
  • Additional subject matter hours required based on grade level desired.  Read below

Grades PreK-8

Six additional semester hours in computer science to include the following:
  • Three semester hours in teaching and learning programming for educators
  • Three semester hours in computer science electives which may include, but are not limited to, physical computing or mobile computing

Grades 6-12

Nine additional semester hours in computer science to include the following:
  • Three semester hours in teaching and learning programming for educators
  • Six semester hours in computer science electives which may include, but are not limited to, computer programming, cybersecurity, algorithms and data structures, operating systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, database development and management, computer networks, and data mining and analytics