Computer Science | Pacific States University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingActive Listening

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, da

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersDigital video editorsHandheld microphonesHandheld videocamerasInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboards

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Departmental curriculum strategy and long-range academic program direction — set and lead in alignment with institutional mission, accreditation requirements, and emerging workforce needs in computing.
Faculty professional development initiatives in pedagogy and discipline currency — design and facilitate to elevate instructional quality across the full computer science teaching team.
Cross-disciplinary and interdepartmental curriculum collaborations — lead with colleagues in engineering, mathematics, and information systems to build integrated academic pathways for students.
Institutional policies governing academic standards, assessment practices, and program review — shape and advocate for at the college or university governance level as a senior faculty voice.
Grant proposals and externally funded research programs in computer science or CS education — originate, lead, and manage, directing junior faculty and graduate researchers toward scholarly impact.
Mentorship ecosystems for early-career faculty and doctoral teaching assistants — establish and sustain, modeling expert instructional practice and scholarly integrity across the department.
Accreditation self-study processes and program outcome assessments — lead comprehensively, synthesizing evidence of student learning to satisfy national accrediting body standards.
Emerging instructional technologies and pedagogical innovations — evaluate at an organizational scale and champion adoption strategies that transform learning experiences across multiple CS courses and cohorts.
Departmental and college-level resource allocation decisions affecting staffing, laboratory infrastructure, and technology procurement — inform and influence with deep expertise in computational education needs.
National and international professional communities in computer science and higher education — represent the institution through keynote presentations, editorial board service, and leadership in professional organizations.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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