Computer Science, Certificate

Certificate in Computer Science

The Certificate in Computer Science program is designed for post-baccalaureate students in majors other than computer science who wish to gain background in Computer Science.  The certificate includes foundational mathematics, computer science, and data structures, along with electives that can be chosen to align with specific interests in computer science.  

Please note that interested students currently in bachelor’s programs should pursue the Minor in Computer Science alongside their bachelor’s degree.

The following information has official approval of The Department of Computer Science and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Computer Science” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record. The credits earned in the certificate program cannot be counted towards the Computer Science minor program.

Summary

Required Courses18-19
Electives6
Total Hours24-25

Required Courses

MATH 208Introduction to Discrete Mathematics4
MATH 210Calculus with Business Applications3-4
or MATH 221 Analytic Geometry-Calculus I
CPSC 209Computer Science I4
CPSC 210Computer Science II4
CPSC 316Data Structures3
Total Hours18-19

Electives

Select 6 credits of 300/400-Level Computer Science Electives6
CPSC:3XX300-level Computer Science Elective
CPSC:4XX400-level Computer Science Elective
Total Hours6