Online Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Special Endorsement in Computer Education

The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education at UNC Greensboro provides educators with the skills to help students and other teachers use computers effectively. In this fully virtual program, they learn about ongoing instructional programs to serve as a computer education leader for a school.

As more class instruction becomes dependent on computers and software, the P.B.C. creates a path for educators to bridge pedagogy with technology. Graduates will learn how to adopt the most advanced tools available. They will be able to help teachers and administrators to integrate technology into their programs. They can assist in creating technology-enhanced lesson plans and assessments or offer guidance on best practices.

This program leads to the appropriate state-level certification for the 18079 certification.

The Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education Student Experience

The P.B.C. for Special Endorsement in Computer Education requires 18 credit hours. It is offered jointly by UNC Greensboro’s Department of Library and Information Science and the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education. They will complete the following courses:

• Computer Technologies for Information Management
• Emerging Technology Trends
• Introduction to Technology Resources
• Instructional Design
• Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education
• Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction

Students benefit from online synchronous instruction that enables engaging instruction in a discussion-based format. Students interested in research work virtually with faculty members on cutting-edge studies and innovation projects, providing them with first-hand experience with discovering solutions to pressing social and educational issues.

Computer Education P.B.C. Requirements

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is an add-on license for students who already have an undergraduate degree and teaching license. All LIS licensure candidates are required to:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Archive all course assignments required as evidence for accreditation and post them to your final portfolio by the last semester of the program.
• Score 3 or above on all teaching dispositions.

After Receiving a Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education

Completion of the Special Endorsement in Computer Education certificate provides NC licensed teachers the opportunity to fulfill requirements to apply for the NC endorsement for the position of Technology Facilitator. Educators with their 18079 certification are eligible for positions working with instructional technology at the school level:

• Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF)
• Computer lab instructor
• Instructional designer