The online program in Computer Application provides computer application understanding, such as hardware, software, networking, and use of computers in education. Completion may lead to a subsequent endorsement for 5th-12th grades from the Illinois State Board of Education. 

Degree Opportunity  

Add the endorsement courses to a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Middle Grades, or a Secondary Education program to earn this as a subsequent endorsement in addition to the teaching license.

Coursework enables students to:

• Explore the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, be informed of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats, and practice techniques and gain tools for detecting and defending against cyber-attacks
• Learn the basics of learning, designing, selecting, and implementing technology that will enhance the educational process.
• Learn structured programming techniques, the fundamentals concepts of computer networking with practical applications, and how to model threats to computer systems.
• Gain knowledge in the areas of data communications, networking technologies, OSI model, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP layers and protocols, Internet architecture
• Meets ISBE’s requirement for earning a subsequent teaching endorsement in computer applications.

All educators with a current and active Professional Education License are encouraged to apply.