Certificate in Computer Science
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CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Computer Science
Total Credit Hours: 31-32
About Certificate in Computer Science
Today, computer skills are highly in demand in the rapidly evolving information technology field. The Certificate in Computer Science prepares students for entry-level positions in technology related areas.
| Major Requirements | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| MA115 | Fundamentals of College Algebra | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology | 3 |
| CS104 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 |
| CS112 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CS203 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CS205 | Network Communications | 4 |
| CS206 | Java I | 3 |
| CS211 | JavaScript Programming | 3 |
| CS212 | Python Programming | 3 |
| Electives (Complete 3-4 Credits) | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| CSXXX | Any Computer Science course not listed in the Major Requirements | 3-4 |
| Certificate Total | 31-32 | |
2024-2025 College Catalog
General Requirements for Certificates
Effective fall Semester 2003, several academic policy changes were implemented to ensure that students are adequately prepared to meet business and industry standards. All Undeclared or newly Declared Students enrolled in regularly scheduled postsecondary courses must be enrolled in or must have completed developmental coursework for Math and English or have successfully placed into post-secondary Math and English (or equivalent).
Students must fulfill the English general education requirement by the time they have enrolled in 12 credits of classes. This means that students may take only nine (9) credits before they must begin meeting the general education requirements. All declared students in Certificate programs will be required to successfully complete minimum general education course requirements. For more information, refer to the Admissions Information, General Education Policy section of this catalog.
A. General Education Requirements
Students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking English as indicated by one of the following:
- Test out of the English Placement Test (or equivalent), or
- Satisfactory completion of EN097 courses and
- Test out of the Math Placement Test (or equivalent), or
- Satisfactory completion of MA098 course
*Students in the Certificate of Construction Technology program can successfully complete their math requirements with MA094 Mathematics for the Trades in lieu of MA098 Intermediate Algebra.
B. Major Requirements. Total Major Requirements vary by program. Minimum Total Credits Required for a Certificate is 30 credits.
* No course may be counted for both Major and General Education requirements.
** Placement testing is not mandatory for admission to the College. Completion of placement testing or equivalent, however, is required for enrollment into English and mathematics courses. Therefore, students who plan to enroll full-time in a program should take the placement test to be eligible for a full load of courses.
2024-2025 College Catalog
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Computer Science program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in the core areas of computer science, as well as knowledge of advanced topics in the field.
- Apply skillful evaluation to computer-based glitches and draw possible options that best meets the needs of a problem.
- Design and implement a computer-based solution of a problem by writing codes using an appropriate programming language.
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