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Master's Degree in Computer Science for Education

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ABOUT THE

Program

The Master’s Degree in Computer Science for Education is based on a pedagogical-problematic approach. The program is aimed at preschool, elementary and middle school teachers and other professionals who are interested in becoming highly qualified teacher-researchers to investigate, reflect and take action in their educational system, appropriately incorporating the available computer resources. The proposal is structured from an integrating vision, which contemplates research as an articulating axis of technological, pedagogical and disciplinary knowledge.

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The Master’s Degree in Computer Science for Education is supported by three academic units: the School of Systems Engineering, the School of Education and the Institute of Regional Projection and Distance Education – IPRED. In turn, these guarantee the three components or characteristics of the program: informatics in the technological and organizational context, the pedagogical basis of the educational processes and the character of distance education, implemented through face-to-face educational strategies enriched with elements from the virtual world, in order to facilitate its geographically distributed execution.

Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 105930 | Qualified registration: MEN N.° 19802 of October 18, 2016, validity 7 years.

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DEGREE:

Master's Degree in Computer Science for Education

DURATION:

4 semesters

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Remote

CAMPUS

Main campus, Bucaramanga

DEGREE:

Master's Degree in Computer Science for Education

DURATION:

4 Semesters

MODALITY:

Remote

CAMPUS:

Main campus, Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

Profile

Because of its study objectives and fields of practice, the Master’s Degree in Computer Science for Education is aimed at professionals from different areas of knowledge. Applicants are preferably expected to be active educational agents at the preschool, elementary and middle school levels. Professionals from higher education institutions may also apply, as long as they can prove experience, relationship or interest in working at the preceding educational levels.

GRADUATE

Profile

Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Computer Science for Education offered at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) are professionals who, based on the approach of learning in informatics, will intervene in their educational context through the development of pedagogical, communicative, investigative and managerial competencies. From an integral perspective, these skills will be developed from the cognitive, affective and pragmatic areas.

OUR

Acreditations

Qualified registration: Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) Resolution no. 19802 of October 8, 2016 (valid for seven years).

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APPLICANT

Profile

Because of its study objectives and fields of practice, the Master’s Degree in Computer Science for Education is aimed at professionals from different areas of knowledge. Applicants are preferably expected to be active educational agents at the preschool, elementary and middle school levels. Professionals from higher education institutions may also apply, as long as they can prove experience, relationship or interest in working at the preceding educational levels.

GRADUATE

Profile

Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Computer Science for Education offered at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) are professionals who, based on the approach of learning in informatics, will intervene in their educational context through the development of pedagogical, communicative, investigative and managerial competencies. From an integral perspective, these skills will be developed from the cognitive, affective and pragmatic areas.

OUR

Acreditations

Qualified registration: Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) Resolution no. 19802 of October 8, 2016 (valid for seven years).

More information: click here

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Academic

Curriculum

 

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Fundamentals of technology and informatics at school


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  – Fundamentals of pedagogy


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  – Fundamentals of research in education


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  – Proposal for graduate work I

 

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Knowledge construction and computerized learning environments


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  – Theories of teaching and learning


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  – Methodology of applied research I


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  – Proposal for graduate work II

 

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – School management and informatics


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  – Educational policies


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  – Applied research methodology II


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  – Undergraduate work I

 

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Learning networks and communities of practice


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  – Informatics tools to support applied research


Code:  00000           Credits:    6  – Undergraduate work II

KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

   Bucaramanga    

1st semester

2024

* Subject to demand

Registration deadline

Interview

Entrance exam

Results publication

Enrollment period

Orientation day

Academic activities begin

 

April 19, 2024

April 20, 2024

April 20, 2024

April 25, 2024

April 30, 2024

May 3, 2024

May 4, 2024

  
Requirements list
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  • UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
  • Resume, it has to be done in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of the certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
  • Photocopy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
  • Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
  • Photocopy of the diploma or Photocopy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized HEI in Colombia.
    • Notice 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language.
    • Notice 2: The degrees must be validated by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional of the Republic of Colombia in case the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or any other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
  • Certificate of the grades obtained during undergraduate studies, with a weighted average equal to or higher than three point fifty (3.50), and those of the research or in-depth master’s degree programs completed.
    • Notice 3: In the case of UIS undergraduate alumni, it is not necessary to provide it.
  • Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
SPECIFICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM
  • AA
  • BB
  • CC
  • Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
  • Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
  • Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
  • Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.

Inscription

0,25 SMMLV

Tuition fees per semester

1 SMMLV

Academic fees per semester

4,2 SMMLV

The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.

Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.

Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.

* Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

1st semester

2024

*Subject to demand of the program.




Bucaramanga

Registration deadline

Apr. 19, 2024

Interview

Apr. 20, 2024

Entrance exam

Apr. 20, 2024

Results publication

Apr. 25, 2024

Enrollment period

Apr. 30, 2024

Orientation day

May 3, 2024

Academic activities begin

May 4, 2024

Requirements list

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
  • Resume, it has to be done in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of the certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
  • Photocopy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
  • Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
  • Photocopy of the diploma or Photocopy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized HEI in Colombia.
    • Notice 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language.
    • Notice 2: The degrees must be validated by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional of the Republic of Colombia in case the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or any other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
  • Certificate of the grades obtained during undergraduate studies, with a weighted average equal to or higher than three point fifty (3.50), and those of the research or in-depth master’s degree programs completed.
    • Notice 3: In the case of UIS undergraduate alumni, it is not necessary to provide it.
  • Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.

  • Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
  • Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
  • Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
  • Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.

Inscription

0,25 S.M.M.L.V.

Tuition fees per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.*

Academic fees per semester

10 S.M.M.L.V.


The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.

Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.

Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.

* Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

OUR

Faculty

Emiliano de Jesús Lince Mercado

Master's Degree in Engineering: Computer Science

Giovanni López Molina

Master's Degree in Engineering: Computer Science

Martha Ilce Pérez Angulo

Master's Degree in Pedagogy

Juddy Amparo Valderrama Moreno

PhD in Educational Sciences

Mairene Tobón Ospino

PhD in Science, Management

Sonia Gómez Benítez

Master's Degree in Education

Hugo Hernando Andrade Sosa

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Jorge Winston Barbosa Chacón

Master's Degree in Computer Science

José Joaquín Claros Méndez

Master's Degree in Pedagogy

Juan Carlos Barbosa Herrera

PhD in Psychology

Juan Diego Villamizar Escobar

PhD in Communication

Luis Alejandro Palacio García

PhD in Empirical Economics

Luz Estella Giraldo López

PhD in Education: emphasis on Reading, Writing and New Technologies

César Augusto Roa

Master's Degree in Philosophy

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The UIS has established different agreements with national and international entities in order to have a greater impact on their training, teaching, research and related processes in the articulation of the public university with the different social actors.

 

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School of Systems Engineering
and Informatics

Building and office: Laboratorios Pesados, ofice 339

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2351

WhatsApp: +57 313 8150391

Email: mie@uis.edu.co

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a. m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.

Do yo want more information?

Contact Us

School of Systems Engineering
and Informatics

Building and office: Laboratorios Pesados, ofice 339

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2351

WhatsApp: +57 313 8150391

Email: mie@uis.edu.co

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a. m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.

Do yo want more information?

Contact Us

School of Systems Engineering
and Informatics

Building and office: Laboratorios Pesados, ofice 339

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2351

WhatsApp: +57 313 8150391

Email: mie@uis.edu.co

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a. m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.

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