Dual credit: Cybersecurity and Computer Science
Dual credit courses offered through the University of Idaho Computer Science department introduce high school students to cybersecurity and computer programming concepts while laying the foundation for an undergraduate degree.
The College of Engineering currently offers two dual credit courses, CYB 110 Cybersecurity and Privacy and CS 112 Computational Thinking and Problem Solving.
Teaching dual credit in your high school
Bring these dual credit opportunities to your high school classroom. Learn the basics of the subjects, and help your students gain valuable skills applicable to all career fields. Workshop attendance is required, followed by an application to teach the course.
2021 Teacher Workshops
Teacher training for dual credit
CS 112 Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
June 14-18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDT
| Location | Delivery | Class Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| U of I Boise | Face to Face | 15 |
| U of I CDA | HyFlex | 10 |
| U of I Idaho Falls | HyFlex | 10 |
Teacher training for dual credit
CYB 110 Cybersecurity and Privacy
June 14-18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDT
| Location | Delivery | Class Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| U of I Boise | HyFlex | 10 |
| U of I CDA | Face to Face | 15 |
| U of I Idaho Falls | HyFlex | 10 |
Professional development workshops provide discipline-specific training including the course curriculum, assessment criteria, pedagogy, course philosophy and administrative responsibilities as a dual credit teacher.
If you are interested in these workshops but already registered for a STEM Action Center professional development course during the week of June 14, please contact Sara Seronko at smseronko@uidaho.edu to discuss arrangements to attend both.
Workshop Benefit
Two U of I professional development credits available.
Interest Form
Complete the form below to let us know you are interested in teaching CS 112 or CYB 110.
Qualifications to teach each Dual Credit
- A degree in the subject field or a closely related field
- Applicable teaching or field experience
How to Apply
- Submit an application to the U of I Dual Credit Program Office
- Complete the weeklong dual credit training/orientation workshop (Application to Dual Credit Program may be before or after completion of the workshop.)
- Receive final approval from the U of I Computer Science Department
Register as a Student
Students interested in registering are encouraged to contact their high school counselor or fill out our interest form.