Major
Major in Computer Science Education
Become a computer science teacher • Learn to program • Impact the world
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
What are you looking for?
In the computer science education major, you will have access to the latest technology, practical in-classroom hours and world-class faculty to guide you to your dream job of teaching computer science.
Start your applicationComputer science education majors not only get to experience educating real students in the classroom but they'll also get to practice working with hardware and software so they feel competent in both education and in technology fields.
JBU’s computer science education program combines the rigor of the education program with the precision of the computer science curriculum. JBU not only develops students into great teachers but also into experts in their field of study.
JBU is accredited so that students can transfer their teaching license easily across states and internationally.
Not only will JBU's excellent, caring faculty invest in your future, but you'll have access to classes taught by expert faculty from Christian schools across the U.S.
The Balzer Technology Center has 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and learning space.
JBU students teach almost double the amount of time of other student-teaching programs. Mentor teachers know that JBU students’ education has prepared them to handle their classroom.
This course is designed to explore the academic diversity found in elementary and secondary classrooms. Considerable attention is given to instructional strategies that cater to a wide range of learning styles and preferences. Curriculum design, classroom management, assessment and grading practices are also addressed through the lens of supporting diverse learners.
This course focuses on the application of effective planning skills and creating a classroom environment for learning as detailed in Danielson’s Framework for Teaching with an emphasis on Domains 1 and 3. Included are experiences with developing and presenting lessons based upon state standards, establishing learning objectives, creating assessments, and using research-based instructional strategies appropriate for all learners in a secondary education classroom.
An introduction to algorithmic problem-solving in the context of a modern programming language such as C++. Such topics as problem-solving strategies, basic data structures, file input and output, data and procedural abstraction, and algorithm complexity are discussed.
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Equip yourself for a successful career and a life of purpose.
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.