Computer Programmer, Certificate
(Code 170-605)
The Department of Computer Science offers a certificate to students and working computer professionals who desire the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to become computer programmers.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fifteen semester credits, including: | ||
| CS 145 | Programming for New Programmers | 4 |
| or CS 148 | Programming for Experienced Programmers | |
| CS 163 | Introduction to Programming in C++ | 3 |
| or DS 150 | Computing in Python: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming | |
| CS 245 | Advanced Programming and Data Structures | 4 |
| CS 252 | Computer Systems | 4 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Note: Students cannot pursue the Computer Science Major and the Computer Programmer Certificate to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcome:
- Use and evaluate a wide variety of modern tools and languages used in the practical construction of computing systems.