Educators attending the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference can earn graduate credit through the College of St. Scholastica. Educators who attend the conference can earn 1 or 2 graduate credits at a rate of $110/credit. Educators will need to complete a non-degree seeking application to the college, including transcripts demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree. There is no fee to apply.
The graduate course will be offered on a pass/fail basis with an option to earn a letter grade available by request. Educators will use the certificate of attendance generated by the CSTA conference schedule app to show proof of attendance as part of the course, including a minimum of 12 hours of sessions, keynote speakers, and/or workshops.
EDU 5777: CSTA Annual Conference
Credits: 1 or 2
Pre-requisites: Bachelor's Degree
Course Syllabus
Course Outcomes - At the completion of the course, students will:
1 credit option:
2 credit option, in addition to course outcomes for 1 credit:
Course Requirements & Assignments
Participants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to earn credit. Attendance of at least 12 hours of sessions, workshops, and/or speakers at the CSTA Annual Conference is a prerequisite to course enrollment. Participants will need to complete the free non-degree seeking application with The College of St. Scholastica. Select EDU 5777: CSTA Annual Conference as the course you wish to register for and include the number of credits (1 or 2 credit options). You can also visit the National Center for Computer Science Education booth at the conference to pick up information on how to register. Katie Wayne, graduate admissions counselor, will be available to help answer questions and prompt you with next steps.
CSTA Graduate Credit is one of several programs in the National Center for Computer Science Education that support pre-service and in-service teachers. The Center champions, researches and provides equitable computer science learning opportunities for K16 teachers and students.