Computer Science Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree)
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 to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Computer Science Certificate Core Courses
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
CS 235, Data Structures, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
MAT 237, Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits
Total Computer Science Certificate Core Minimum Credit Hours 21
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters t may be required to complete this program.
First Semester
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 9
Second Semester
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
MAT 237, Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 9
Third Semester
CS 235, Data Structures, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 3
Total Computer Science Certificate Minimum Credit Hours 21
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 21 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