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Certificate in Computer Science for K-12 Educators Student Center

This page contains forms and documents that are necessary for students who are admitted to the Certificate in Computer Science for K-12 Educators Program.

Student Enrollment Agreement

Students who are admitted to the Certificate in Computer Science for K-12 Educators Program must sign a Student Enrollment Agreement prior to being enrolled into courses. This document contains the terms and expectations of participating in this program and will be delivered to program participants via email with their acceptance letter. Please read the document carefully upon receipt.

Grading Policy

The Certificate in Computer Science for K-12 Educators Program utilizes a letter grading scale in its courses to evaluate student performance. This scale includes grades ranging from A through F. D- is the minimum passing grade and an F is considered a failing grade; however, to obtain the official Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), students must earn a grade of C or better in each course.

Instructors may occasionally assign students an “I” as a grade, which stands for Incomplete, at their discretion. An Incomplete is a temporary grade that can be given to students who have not completed required coursework due to extenuating circumstances, such as illness or personal issues. If an Incomplete is assigned, required coursework must be submitted to the instructor within one calendar year. The certificate of completion will not be awarded until a passing grade is earned.

Register and Pay for Courses

The format of the Certificate in Computer Science for K-12 Educators requires participants to register and pay per term, rather than per course. For a given pathway (Specific Authorization or Introductory Authorization), there is one (1) course offered in the Fall and Spring semester and two (2) courses in the Summer term. This means that participants must enroll in and pay $960 per Fall and Spring semester and $1,920 for Summer session.

Installment Payment Plan (Students not receiving the MSTI Grant.)

Students may request an Installment Payment Plan (IPP) to break tuition down into three (3) or four (4) installments during the term. 

Fall / Spring

The first installment of a payment plan for Fall and Spring is half the cost of tuition for the term, plus a $33 administrative fee. The remaining cost of tuition is split into three (3) equal payments Please refer to the chart below for payment deadlines.

IPP Payments and Deadlines (Fall / Spring)
Installment Payments Amount DueFall / Spring Payment Deadlines
Payment 1$513Term registration deadline
Payment 2$16030 days after term begins
Payment 3$16060 days after term begins
Payment 4$16090 days after term begins

Summer

The first installment of a payment plan is half the cost of tuition for the term, plus a $33 administrative fee. The remaining cost of tuition for the Summer session is split into two (2) equal payments. Payment deadlines are based on the length of the term. Please refer to the chart below for payment deadlines.

IPP Payments and Deadlines (Summer)
Installment PaymentsAmount DueSummer Payment Deadlines
Payment 1$993Term registration deadline
Payment 2$48014 days after term begins
Payment 3$48028 days after term begins

To request a payment plan, email veronica.martinelli@csusb.edu. A completed payment plan must be on file prior to registration.

Pay for Term in Full

Participants who do not need a payment plan may pay for the term up front. The following forms of payment are acceptable: cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. To pay via cash or check, please email veronica.martinelli@csusb.edu.

Participants will not be enrolled in courses until payment is received.

The registration deadlines for each term are as follows:

Registration Deadlines
TermCoursesRegistration Deadlines
Summer 2025

CSE 3902: Data Structures and Algorithms for Educators

CSE 3903: Software Development for Educators

May 27, 2025
Fall 2025CSE 3904: Information and Communication Technologies and Social ImplicationsAugust 19, 2025
Spring 2026CSE 3901: Computer Programming for EducatorsJanuary 9, 2026
Summer 2026

CSE 3902: Data Structures and Algorithms for Educators

CSE 3903: Software Development for Educators

May 25, 2026

Drop a Course

Students who wish to drop a course for any reason must initiate the drop by submitting a request.

Drop a Course

The last day of the registration adjustment period for a particular course is referred to as its "census" date. Even though participants must register for both courses in a term at once, courses may be dropped individually.

Students who submit a Drop Request prior to the course start date will receive a full refund for the course, minus a $25 administrative fee for each course being dropped.

Students who submit a Drop Request on or after the course start date, but before end of day on census will receive a 65% refund for the course, minus a $25 administrative for each course being dropped.

Any courses that are dropped after census are not eligible for a refund.

Drop Request

The census date for each course is as follows:

Course Census Dates (Drop Deadlines)
TermCourseCensus Date
Summer 2025

CSE 3902: Data Structures and Algorithms for Educators

CSE 3903: Software Development for Educators

June 18, 2025
Fall 2025CSE 3904: Information and Communication Technologies and Social Implications September 22, 2025
Spring 2026CSE 3901: Computer Programming for EducatorsFebruary 13, 2026
Summer 2026:

CSE 3902: Data Structures and Algorithms for Educators

CSE 3903: Software Development for Educators

June 17, 2026

 

Drop a Course After Census

Students who wish to drop a course after census date has passed must submit a Petition to Drop After Census. For this form, students will need to obtain approvals from the course instructor, the department chair, and the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences. Supporting documentation is always required and must be attached to the petition. Courses dropped after the census deadline will be assigned a grade of "W". Use the button below to download the Petition to Drop After Census.

Petition to Drop After Census