(1) The program requires that successful candidates:

(a) demonstrate knowledge of computer science prerequisites consistent with, and substantially beyond, that which a classroom teacher may be expected to teach;

(b) demonstrate knowledge of algorithm design, analysis, and implementation in a programming language, data structures, and abstract data types covering:

(i) problem solving techniques and strategies;

(ii) algorithm design methodologies;

(iii) algorithm verification;

(iv) algorithm analysis;

(v) data structures and abstract data types;

(vi) at least two programming languages, including object-oriented programming and/or other current programming trends; and

(vii) program testing;

(c) demonstrate knowledge of the major subject areas of the discipline of computer science, including;

(i) algorithms and data structures;

(ii) programming languages;

(iii) architecture and machine-dependent programming;

(iv) numerical and symbolic computing;

(v) operating systems and networks;

(vi) software methodology and engineering;

(vii) database and information retrieval;

(viii) artificial intelligence and robotics; and

(ix) human-computer interaction;

(d) demonstrate knowledge of:

(i) team software development; and

(ii) personal written and oral communication skills;

(e) demonstrate knowledge of computing issues, including:

(i) the history of computing;

(ii) current trends and future directions in computing;

(iii) career opportunities in computing;

(iv) ethical and moral obligations in the use of computer hardware and software;

(v) impacts of computing on society;

(vi) practical, hands-on experience with widespread software applications, including:

(A) productivity tools;

(B) communications and networking;

(C) multimedia/authoring tools;

(D) instructional software; and

(E) operating systems software;

(f) deal with computing issues unique to the classroom, including:

(i) computer hardware and software management such as hardware setup, software installation, and user and network level hardware and software trouble-shooting and maintenance;

(ii) availability and use of resources such as journals, sources of computer hardware and software, relevant conference titles, and professional organizations;

(iii) continual study of effective pedagogical uses of computers as a means to stay updated;

(iv) hands-on use of hardware, software, and operating systems common in schools;

(v) develop online/electronic class formats; and

(vi) trends and innovations in computing curricula; and

(g) apply assessment tools and practices that range from individual and group tests, to individual and group informal classroom assessment and strategies, including technology-based assessment tools.