Computer Science, Certificate

Certificate in Computer Science (346000C)

To qualify for the Computer Science Certificate Program, a student must have earned a bachelor's degree in another major program and must submit to the department chair of Computer Science a written request for admission to the program. The request will outline the student's reasons and goals for enrolling in the program. A minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in the certificate program is required. To minimize double counting of credits among different degree programs, the elective credits earned in the certificate program cannot be counted towards any other programs (major, minor or certificate) at The University of Akron. In addition, the credits earned in the Computer Science certificate program cannot be counted towards the Computer Science Minor Program.

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 Courses

Electives