Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 81 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 81 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S. Computer Science Education Track


CIP Code: 11.0199

HEGIS Code: 0701

Siena has been and continues to be a state and national leader for pre-college computer science education; it was the first college or university in the state to have its computer science teaching certification program accepted by the New York State Education Department. This track is designed for students interested in majoring in CS and teaching CS in a primary or secondary school.   Students pursuing this track must also complete the additional education courses required to qualify for their initial New York State Teaching Certificate which can be found listed under the Education Department ’s Teacher Preparation Program.

Computer Science Kernel


To ensure breadth and a solid foundation within the discipline, all students in the major must complete the entirety of the Computer Science Kernel.

Auxiliary (12-13 credits)*:


Computer Science Education Track


Requirements for the Computer Science Education Track (16-17 credits):


Auxiliary (6 credits):