Software Development Graduate Certificate

The certificate program is intended to provide foundational knowledge in computer science that is valuable in both the workplace for career advancement, as well as to those looking to move into graduate programs within the discipline.

Learning Goals and Outcomes

Goal 1: Adapt and evolve in complex technological environments such as those found in the workplace.  

Outcome 1.1: Solve problems and implement their solutions in an appropriate computational environment.  

Outcome 1.2: Apply their knowledge of computer science to solve technical problems. 

Goal 2: Be careful, precise, mature thinkers; and who will take with them, the intellectual preparation they need to apply what they have learned, to communicate it to others, and to continue their education for the rest of their lives.  

Outcome 2.1: Identify, formulate, and solve problems encountered when constructing solutions involving computer science and related fields. 

Outcome 2.2: Analyze contemporary issues related to the evolving discipline of computer science.  

CSC 550Objct Orint Dsgn & Data Struct3
CSC 551Design and Analysis3
Three Electives:9
Computer Architecture
Computer Systems
Software Engineering
Any CSC Elective
Total Hours15