Computer Science Certificate Programs

Students interested in these programs should consult the computer science information brochure available in the department .

For students wishing to begin one of the certificate programs, forms are available at the Office of the Registrar. Students must notify the department, during their final semester of completing the certificate requirements, that they expect to do so.

Major Certificate

The major certificate in computer science will be granted to non-matriculated students who satisfy all of the departmental requirements of the major in computer science. The aim of the program is to train people (who may already have a bachelor's degree in another field) to work in research and development in the high-technology computer industry in Massachusetts. Completing the major certificate may take up to three years of study because of the prerequisite structure. Note that although the listed mathematics requirements begin with calculus, many students may first need a review of high school algebra and trigonometry.

Major certificate requirements

To earn a major certificate in computer science a student must fulfill all the requirements for the BA degree in computer science.

At present, the elementary courses required for the major certificate are offered every semester (day and evening), but the more advanced courses are offered less frequently. Many of the electives are offered at night. It is possible to complete the certificate by taking courses in the evening only.

Minor Certificate

The minor certificate in computer science is for those students who are mainly interested in computer applications. Matriculated students majoring in other fields as well as non-matriculated students may enroll in the program.

Minor certificate requirements

To earn a minor certificate a student must take:

• CS 110 (Introduction to Computer Programming)
• CS 210 (Intermediate Computing with Data Structures)
• CS 240, (Programming in "C")
• MATH 140
• CS 310 (Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms)
• one applications course.
• One of the following:
  1. CS 241 (Computer Organization and Architecture)
  2. CS 260 (Numerical Computing)
  3. a computer elective

   

   

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