Computer Science Certificates

The computer science department offers four different certificate programs in computer science. Students may choose a certificate program in either computer programming, data processing, microcomputer systems, or Internet programming.

Students can transfer one course from another college into a certificate program.

Course substitutions are allowed only with the permission of the Computer Science department.

Students may receive more than one certificate,but they must take at least two unique courses for each certificate that they receive.

Certificate in Computer Programming (20 - 21 credits)

CIS 202 Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
CIS 302 Data Structures (4 credits)

and four of:
CIS 205 Windows Programming 1 (3 credits)
CIS 305 Windows Programming 2 (3 credits)
CIS 311 Computer Graphics (3 credits)
CIS 321 Database Management Systems (4 credits)
CIS 355 Internet Programming 1 (3 credits)
CIS 404 Animation and Rendering (3 credits)
CIS 405 Computer Game Design (3 credits)
CIS 455 Internet Programming 2 (3 credits)

Certificate in Data Processing (21 credits)

CIS 202 Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
CIS 205 Windows Programming 1 (3 credits)
CIS 302 Data Structures (4 credits)
CIS 321 Database Management Systems (4 credits)
CIS 423 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
CIS 424 Systems Design and Implementation (3 credits)

Certificate in Microcomputer Systems (20 credits)

CIS 202 Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
CIS 205 Windows Programming 1 (3 credits)
CIS 321 Database Management Systems (4 credits)
CIS 305 Windows Programming 2 (3 credits)
CIS 344 Computer Networks (3 credits)
CIS 444 Advanced Networking (3 credits)

Certificate in Internet Programming (21 credits)

CIS 202 Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
CIS 302 Data Structures (4 credits)
CIS 321 Database Management Systems (4 credits)
CIS 355 Internet Programming 1 (3 credits)
CIS 404 Animation and Rendering (3 credits)
CIS 455 Internet Programming 2 (3 credits)