UMass Boston

Start with the foundations of computer science.

The Undergraduate Certificate is intended for students whose preparation in Computer Science is insufficient for admission to the Master's program and for students who are mainly interested in computer applications, or in a certificate program instead of receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Certificate in Computer Science requirements:

• CS110 , CS210, Math140, CS240, CS310
• CS341 or Computer Science elective
• One application elective
• A minimum 2.0 GPA of the courses for the CS certificate is required
• No course taken to satisfy a requirement for a degree or certificate may be taken Pass/Fail

Please note: Due to the prerequisite structure of the courses it may take two years to complete the Certificate. Below you will see program roadmap outlined by semester.

You can start Computer Science Certificate in the spring, summer or fall. The Undergraduate Certificate typically requires 4 semesters due to prerequisites. We do not allow students to take requisites out of order.