Computer Science Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Federal aid eligible if certificate is combined with Associate of Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, or Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Not eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate.)
Overview
A certificate in Computer Science prepares students for continued education by building the foundations of Computer Science. Students learn the subjects of intermediate programming, databases, web development, information technology basics and computer science theory.
Career Opportunities
The career opportunities for a student with a certificate in Computer Science exist mostly within entry level positions in software publishing firms, scientific research and development organizations, and in education. Advancement opportunities in Computer Science increase with experience.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Develop software applications using programming languages
- Use object-oriented programming to enhance code
- Improve code using testing techniques
- Solve technical problems
Course Requirements
Students are responsible for examining the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Complete each of the following courses
| CS 105 | Introduction to Programming | 3 credits |
| CS 115 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 credits |
| CS 220 | Web Programming | 3 credits |
| CS 335 | Data Structures | 3 credits |
| MAT 237 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 15 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all CS, IT, and MAT certificate courses
3. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all certificate courses
Recommended Sequence
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your academic advisor for assistance.
First Semester
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
Semester Credits 3
Second Semester
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
MAT 237, Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits
Semester Credits 9
Third semester
CS 235, Data Structures, 3 credits
Semester Credits 3
Total Credits: 15