Graduate Certificate Program
Admission
A BS or BA degree is the general requirement. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is the recommended background for admission to the Graduate Certificate Program in Computer Science.
Requirements
This program requires students to complete 4-5 thematically related courses in their area of interest. Each student’s program of study must be approved by the academic advisor. Academic advisors are assigned upon admission to the program but may be changed in accordance with departmental policies.
Note: CS 525 (Special Topics in Computer Science) may be used to satisfy certificate requirements. Some CS 525 topics appear below. Additional topics that satisfy certification program requirements may be offered.
Advanced Graduate Certificate Program
Requirements
The program consists of a set of five courses (minimum), none of which were included in the student’s formal master’s program of study. The courses may either include a breadth or a depth option, and may be customized to satisfy a student’s unique needs. The program of study is reviewed and approved by the student’s academic advisor. Upon completion of the required course work, students are awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in their particular program of study.
Note: CS 525 (Special Topics in Computer Science) may be used to satisfy advanced certificate requirements. Some CS 525 topics appear below. Additional topics that satisfy certification program requirements may be offered. In addition, CS 598, Directed Research (or, where appropriate, ECE 598), can be used to satisfy requirements.