Computer Science, Graduate Certificate

The postbaccalaureate certificate is designed to give students a solid foundation in the mathematical and theoretical underpinnings of computer science, including the areas of discrete mathematics, basic programming, data structures, object-oriented programming, algorithms, and computer systems.  The goal of the certificate is 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. 

The courses in the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science will serve as the foundational premaster's courses in the Align program. Students that successfully complete the five certificate courses with a B in each course or better will be eligible to matriculate into the Master of Science in Computer Science program.

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CS 5001 and CS 5003	Intensive Foundations of Computer Science and Recitation for CS 5001	4
CS 5002	Discrete Structures	4
CS 5004 and CS 5005	Object-Oriented Design and Recitation for CS 5004	4
CS 5008 and CS 5009	Data Structures, Algorithms, and Their Applications within Computer Systems and Recitation for CS 5008	4

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

16 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required