Computer Programming
Certificate Option

This certificate is provided for individuals seeking a career change or desiring to augment their education for career advancement. Emphasis is on practical experience and development of skills, supported by courses in programming and systems. There is opportunity for flexibility in programming languages chosen and in a selection of other computer science elective courses or technical writing.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

Number

CS 110

Topic

Computer Concepts

Credits

3

CS 111

CS 140

BASIC Programming
or
PASCAL Programming
3
CS 136 Systems Analysis and Design
3

EN 101

EN 109

Techniques of Reading and Writing
or
Writing for Technology and Business
3
Computer applications or computer science electives
6
Intermediate language*
6
Advanced language**
3

Total credit hours

27

*Select two courses from CS 200, CS 221, CS 225, CS226, and CS 231.

**The advanced language course must correspond to one of the intermediate languages chosen.