How to Earn the CSE

Requirements

The Computer Science Endorsement (CSE) can be awarded to any HHS student that completes the following requirements:

1. Coursework

Completion of five (5) credits in computer science-related coursework covering the four CSE Learning Categories (overlapping allowed):

  • Coding

  • Complex Apps

  • Hardware & Systems

  • CS & Society

These courses are electives found in the HHS Program of Studies. Additionally, some non-HHS online courses can be considered toward completion of the CSE, based on the course's curriculum.

Industrial robots
Source: Michal Jarmoluk

2. Independent Project

Students will complete and present an independent project about any computer science related topic in at least one of the four CSE Learning Categories. Topics need to be approved in advance by the CSE Coordinator.

Students may choose to make the project part of their school schedule (Recommended: Course #990 Senior Project) or to compete the project on their own outside of the school schedule.

Receiving the Endorsement

Students completing the CSE program can be awarded their certficate at any of these three times:

    • End of Grade 11

    • Midway through Grade 12

    • Upon graduation

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