AI Integration Certificate Scholarships (Google.org funding to CSUDH)

AI Integration Certificate Scholarships (Google. org funding to CSUDH) is sponsored by Google. org (funding awarded to California State University, Dominguez Hills Philanthropic Foundation).

This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

PK-12 AI Integration Certification Certificate Digital Certificates & Badges Career/Professional Development Degree Programs: Bachelors OSHA Training Institute Education Center Special Instructions: Game Days Send Map Directions to Phone TORO email (Student) Office 365 Webmail PK-12 AI Integration Certificate Planned Maintenance: CSUDH Student Systems Due to a scheduled CSU systemwide upgrade, CCPE registration processing for this program will be temporarily unavailable on Tuesday, June 30 at 12:00 am PT through Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00 am PT.

Registration services will resume on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 . Please complete any pending payment, Student Center, and Faculty Center transactions BEFORE Monday, June 30th at 5:00pm PT . Registration confirmation messaging/emails (including payment receipts and course access info) may be delayed until the morning of Friday, July 3rd.

Thank you for your patience. PK-12 AI Integration Certificate View Course Schedule Course Descriptions Request Information Now! Note: This program is for PK-12 Public School Educators in the State of California only.

This program will prepare California PK-12 teachers to understand, teach, and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly into their classroom and curriculum. With the passage of California Assembly Bill 2876 the California Instructional Quality Commission and State Board of Education will begin considering the integration of AI literacy into future curricular frameworks for all public PK-12 students in the state.

With this PK-12 AI Integration Certificate, learners will be able to immediately apply timely and relevant lessons learned from the program into their classrooms and schools. The integration of AI and the expectation to teach about AI in education is projected to significantly increase as AI tools and applications become more widespread in classrooms and society at large.

As Assembly Member Berman stated, “AI has the potential to positively impact the way we live, but only if we know how to use it, and use it responsibly. ” Complete three (3) courses to earn your certificate and become a highly qualified educator, ready to bring AI into the classroom.

PK-12 teachers will leave this program with a deeper understanding of Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 education, including how to teach about, and integrate AI.

Takeaways include: Understanding of what AI is, how it works, and problems that can arise while using AI (e.g., AI hallucinations, bias) Examples of and ability to integrate AI into the PK-12 classroom, regardless of subject area Ability to critically examine AI tools and applications to determine their appropriateness for PK-12 classroom use Across all three courses, the culminating projects will be an AI-integrated lesson plan and unit plan that teachers can bring back to their classroom to implement with their students.

The program is designed for PK-12 public school teachers in the state of California.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Classroom Considerations for AI Integrating Artificial Intelligence General AI Integration Strategies Subject Specific AI Integration Strategies Examples of AI Integration and Application to Individual Contexts Current Trends & Issues in Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education Ethics and Legal Issues in AI Plagiarism in Education and AI Student Mental Health and Wellbeing related to AI Eligibility Requirements & Course Prerequisites Basic familiarity with educational software used for teaching (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, Google Classroom) Courses are taken in sequence Courses must be completed within two years to earn the certificate Designed in response to Assembly Bill 2876 and the requirement to address AI in the curriculum College of Education faculty-developed and taught Two (2) Extension Units earned per course Letter Grade on CSUDH Transcript for salary step purposes Digital Badges and Certificate provided Modality & Course Organization Each course is 15 weeks with weekly assignments Year-long Cohort: program is completed over three (3) terms in as little as 12 months △ Pre-Service Teachers (Summer 2026 Cohort Only) Each course is four (4) weeks with weekly assignments Summer 2026 only: Program is completed over 12 weeks (June–August) Program Fees, Application, and Registration (See program application for details) Prospective students should complete the program application form: PK-12 AI for Educators Application Form ► For PK-12 Public School Educators in the State of California only.

Registration and payment instructions will be provided to approved applicants. Questions? Please contact: mkarlin@csudh.

edu Start Date End Date CRN Dept | Sec Course Title Units Days Hours Bldg/Rm Fee Instructor Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education Integrating Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education --> 05/11/2026 08/23/2026 37987 TEX 519-35 Current Trends and Issues in Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education 2 TBA Asynchronous INT NET $430 M Karlin 05/11/2026 08/23/2026 37988 TEX 517-35 Integrating Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education 2 TBA Asynchronous INT NET $430 D Zinger 06/01/2026 06/28/2026 38691 TEX 515-35 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education △ 2 TBA Asynchronous INT NET $430 Staff 06/29/2026 07/26/2026 38692 TEX 517-36 Integrating Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education △ 2 TBA Asynchronous INT NET $430 Staff 07/27/2026 08/23/2026 38693 TEX 519-36 Current Trends and Issues in Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education △ 2 TBA Asynchronous INT NET $430 Staff 08/31/2026 12/13/2026 42888 TEX 519-35 Current Trends and Issues in Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education 2 TBA Asynchronous INT NET $430 M Karlin * Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 5/28/26 △ Accelerated Pre-Service Cohort Each course has weekly assignments.

As an asynchronous course, there are no live class sessions. TEX 515 • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with educational software used for teaching (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, Google Classroom). This course introduces PK-12 educators to the basics of what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it works in teaching and learning contexts.

Learners will participate in introductory readings, discussions, and activities to become familiar with AI in the PK-12 classroom. Students will explore and discuss introductory AI topics and examples in order to gain a foundational understanding of AI as it relates to PK-12 teaching and learning.

TEX 517 • Integrating Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education This course introduces PK-12 educators to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. Practical discussion and hands-on activities are designed to empower educators with opportunities to practice integrating AI responsibly and creatively in their respective teaching practices.

Students will utilize AI in an ethical manner to create instructional content appropriate to grade level, subject area, and state standards. TEX 519 • Current Trends and Issues in Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education Prerequisites: TEX 515 & TEX 517 This course introduces PK-12 educators to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.

Practical discussion and hands-on activities provide students with opportunities to practice creating and integrating AI generated content as appropriate into their respective teaching disciplines and practices. Students will explore and utilize AI to construct instructional content appropriate to grade level, subject area, and state standards. mkarlin@csudh.

edu | https://linkedin. com/in/mike-karlin Dr. Mike Karlin is a former K-12 educator and current assistant professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His teaching and research center around equitable implementations of computer science (including artificial intelligence) in K-12 education.

His work is grounded in research-practice partnerships, bringing together students, teachers, and preservice teachers with a focus on holistic, integrated, STEM and computer science learning. Alongside his current assistant professor role, he is also the director of the Snap Inc. Institute for Technology & Education at CSUDH where his work focuses on broadening participation in STEM at both the K-12 and preservice teacher level.

dzinger@csudh. edu | https://www. linkedin.

com/in/doron-zinger-20003385 Doron Zinger Ph. D. is a former high-school science teacher and school administrator.

He is currently an assistant professor in the School Leadership Program in the College of Education at CSU Dominguez Hills. He works with aspiring school leaders, aspiring teachers, and students. His work focuses on learning, teaching, and improving educator preparation with a focus on justice.

Dr. Zinger has extensive experience with classroom instruction in science, especially in underserved communities where students' histories, communities, backgrounds, and wealth are often ignored and erased. He navigates between school leadership preparation, in-service teacher learning, and teacher preparation. His research and publications include work in teacher use of technology and the use of online learning resources and tools.

abaird@csudh. edu | https://www. linkedin.

com/in/anna-b-091859124 Dr. Anna Baird is both a practicing clinician and professor of counseling. I have a Masters of Counseling in Clinical Mental Health and a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of School and College Counseling at California State University-Dominguez Hills.

I operate from a trauma-informed and social justice lens and utilize Feminist Theory for both my counseling theory and teaching heutagogy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time at the beach, advocating for my community, reading, practicing the ukulele, and embroidering gifts for family and friends. mson@csudh.

edu | https://www. linkedin. com/in/minhyeson Minhye Son, EdD, is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Her work examines the intersections of language, power, and identity in bilingual and multilingual education. She prepares future educators to enact humanizing, anti-racist pedagogies that build on students’ linguistic assets. Recently, her research has focused on the role of artificial intelligence in multilingual education and teacher preparation.

She is Co-Principal Investigator of the U.S. Department of Education–funded MEND (Multilingual/Minoritized Educators Networked-Learning and Development) project. Dr. Conrad Oh-Young is an Associate Professor in the Special Education department at CSUDH. His research focuses on a variety of areas in early childhood special education, including the role of Artificial Intelligence in education.

Jasmine Combs (Program Coordinator) jcombs7@csudh. edu | https://www. linkedin.

com/in/jasmine-combs-405161240 Jasmine Combs is the Administrative Support Coordinator for the Special Education Program in the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She supports the PK-12 AI Integration Certificate through program coordination, student communication, and administrative support to help programs run smoothly for both students and faculty.

Jasmine enjoys creating organized, student-centered support that helps students feel connected and supported throughout their educational journey.

Course Assignments, Evaluation and Grading Course Assignments, Evaluation and Grading Handouts provided on Canvas Though this class is asynchronous, students are expected to login to Canvas at least on a weekly basis to review course content and complete course assignments, quizzes, and the course project.

Participants will demonstrate their understanding through: Participation and Discussion (20%) Digital & Print Certificate Request A Certificate of Completion and/or Digital Badges are awarded upon successful completion of the required courses. Upon successful program completion, graduates will earn an official certificate alongside shareable digital badges.

These modern, verifiable credentials offer a secure way to demonstrate workforce-ready skills, a solid foundation in core program principles, and the practical real-world application of industry standards on resumes and professional networking platforms. Learn more about Digital Badges & Certificates ► Once you have completed all the required courses, REQUEST YOUR CERTIFICATE/BADGES via our online application!

The processing time is approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of submission and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.

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