Artificial Intelligence (AI) Endorsement
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Contact
Dave Humes | CAPS Coordinator | CAPS@cciu.org | 484-237-5017
Apply Now Cohort begins January 12, 2026
About
The CCIU Artificial Intelligence Endorsement is a 12-credit, post-baccalaureate program for certified educators seeking to integrate AI tools, ethics, and design principles into K–12 teaching. Building on the success of the Integrative STEM Endorsement, it emphasizes project-based, inquiry-driven, and job-embedded learning.
Participants complete four fully online, three-credit courses (≈11 weeks each) with 10–15 hours of field-based experience. Courses include two virtual-synchronous sessions for collaboration and reflection and are organized in weekly modules via Canvas. Flexible sequencing and rotating cohort start dates make it easy to fit into busy schedules.
Graduates are prepared to design AI-enhanced learning experiences, analyze data-driven outcomes, apply ethical considerations, and provide leadership in AI integration—all without prior coding or computer science experience.
Best for: Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, and administrators who want to explore AI applications in education and lead innovative practices in their schools or districts.
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Course Dates Course 1: January 12 thru March 30, 2026 |
Admission Requirements Current Pennsylvania instructional certificate. |
Courses
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in Education Introduces core concepts of AI, including machine learning, large language models, and algorithmic reasoning, framed through an educational lens. Explores the history, terminology, and ethics of AI, emphasizing responsible and equitable use.
- AI Tools and Applications for Educators Focuses on practical classroom integration of AI-based tools and workflows. Candidates explore prompt design, content generation, student-facing AI tools, and evaluation of AI-assisted learning outcomes.
- Data Literacy, Ethics, and Policy in AI Examines data ethics, privacy, bias, and regulatory frameworks. Candidates analyze real-world implications of AI in schools, develop guidelines for responsible use, and consider policy-level leadership in adopting AI tools.
- Designing and Leading AI-Infused Learning Culminating course emphasizing instructional design and leadership. Candidates complete a capstone project showcasing AI integration in authentic teaching or coaching contexts, supported by reflection and presentation.
Outcomes
Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence Endorsement will be able to:
- Explain foundational AI concepts and their implications for K–12 education
- Design and implement learning experiences that integrate AI tools while addressing ethical considerations
- Analyze data-driven decision-making using AI-enhanced approaches
- Lead and facilitate professional development focused on AI integration in schools and districts
Cost
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Track |
Cost per Course |
Total Program Cost |
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Endorsement |
$1,335 |
$5,340 |
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Endorsement + Graduate Credit through Neumann University |
$1,635 |
$6,540 |
Contact
Dave Humes | CAPS Coordinator | CAPS@cciu.org | 484-237-5017