Introductory Supplemental Authorization in Computer Science (ISACS)

Introductory Supplemental Authorization in Computer Science (ISACS)

10 unit, year-long program covering computational thinking, computing practice and programming, computer and communications devices, and impacts of computing.
Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ) offers the ISACS program. This 10-unit, 12-month online program is designed for credentialed teachers eager to expand their expertise and become qualified to teach computer science in a solo setting up to an introductory high school level. It’s ideal for educators looking to expand their capabilities to teach subject matter in computer science.
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At a glance:

  • 10 graduate level units over 1 year
  • Hybrid model (On-Campus and Online)
  • Qualifies for classroom instruction up to introductory high school level
  • Focuses on authentic learning experiences to model best practices for teaching computer science
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The Introductory Supplemental Authorization in Computer Science (ISACS) prepares candidates to teach foundational computer science concepts from transitional kindergarten to introductory high school level. Candidates develop expertise in computational thinking, including problem decomposition, data representation, generalization and abstraction, and algorithm design. Through hands-on experiences in computing practice and programming, candidates gain proficiency in both block-based and high-level programming language, physical computing, and robotics. Coursework in computer and communications devices builds candidates’ understanding of the major components and functions of digital devices and the computing systems they compose. As a capstone, candidates deeply explore the impacts of computing — including the social, ethical, and legal dimensions of technology — while examining the contributions of computer science to current and future innovations across the arts, business, humanities, medicine, and science.

TCSJ offers the ISACS program as a hybrid model embedded within M.Ed. in STEM concentration courses. Students may pursue the ISACS supplemental authorization as a standalone program, or choose to add it to the Master of Education in STEM. Applications open on April 1st and close on July 25th of every academic year. 

ISACS Coursework (10 Units)

  • SCI380V Computing Systems + Societal Impacts (2)
This capstone course for the Introductory Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science explores the social, ethical, and legal issues of computing and the contributions of computer science to innovation across the arts, business, humanities, medicine, and science.
 
  • STEM307 The FabLab (3)
This course prepares candidates to create rigorous and engaging student-centered learning experiences based on innovative engineering and design practices. In a learning environment that emphasizes imagination and experimentation, the FabLab course builds candidates’ expertise connected with the Next Generation Science Standards Science and Engineering Practices as they design, build, and test project prototypes. Examples of some topics in the course include coding, robotics, microscopy, and biotechnology.
 
  • STEM313 Computational Thinking + Making (3)
This course covers content and pedagogy in computer science education for programming, physical computing, and data storage/transmission.  Students are empowered to create authentic artifacts and engage with technologies as a medium for creativity, communication, collaboration, data management, problem-solving, and fun.
 
  • STEM365V Innovative Math for All Content Areas (2)
In this course, students will participate in and reflect upon their learning experiences that model a mathematical mindset,  accessibility, and relevance for all students across content areas. Experiences will include problem-solving and computational thinking utilizing mathematical principles of decomposition, generalization vs. abstraction, algorithms, and data representation. 

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  • Evidence of Valid Single Subject or Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential(s) 

If all eligibility requirements are met, apply online at https://apply.teacherscollegesj.edu/

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