PK-12 AI Integration Certificate

PK-12 AI Integration Certificate

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Note: This program is for PK-12 Public School Educators in the State of California only.

Program Description

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 all California Teachers are required to integrate AI into the core curriculum for all public PK-12 students in the state. Rollout for the statewide integration of AI literacy will begin during the 2025-2026 school year, and learners will be able to immediately apply lessons learned from the program into their classroom.

The integration of AI and the requirement 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, 15-week courses to earn your certificate and become a highly qualified educator, ready to bring AI into the classroom.

What You Will Learn

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 3 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.

Who Should Attend

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

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 2 years to earn the certificate

Special Features

• Designed in response to Assembly Bill 2876 and the requirement to address AI in the curriculum
• College of Education faculty-developed and taught
• 2 Extension Units earned per course
• Letter Grade on CSUDH Transcript for salary step purposes
• Digital Badges and Certificate provided

Modality & Course Organization

• Asynchronous Online—there are no live class sessions
• Each course is 15 weeks with weekly assignments
• Program is completed over 3 terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) culminating in Summer 2026, in as little as 12 months

Program Fees, Application, and Registration

Course Schedule

Course Descriptions

Each of the three courses are 15 weeks with weekly assignments. As an asynchronous course, there are no live class sessions. The AI Integration Certificate is completed over 3 semesters.

TEX 515 • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in PK-12 Education 

2 Extension Units
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 

2 Extension Units
Prerequisites: ​TEX 515 ​ 

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 

2 Extension Units
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.