Program Overview

Computer Programming Education Undergraduate Certificate

Program Requirements

The undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming Education is an 18 credit hour program. It is designed to provide secondary school science teachers with training needed to implement a range of computer programming related courses in their schools. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.

A minimum of four courses must be taken in residence in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at UMSL. Courses may be substituted with the permission of the program director.

Core Courses

• CMP SCI 1250: Introduction to Computing (3 credits)
• CMP SCI 2250: Programming and Data Structures (3 credits)
• CMP SCI 2261: Object-Oriented Programming (3 credits)
• ED TECH 3420: Computer Programming and Pedagogy (1 credit)

Electives

Choose two of the following:

• CMP SCI 2700: Computer Organization and Architecture
• CMP SCI 2750: Linux Environment and Programming
• CMP SCI 3010: Web Full Stack Development
• CMP SCI 3702: Introduction to Cyber Threats and Defense
• CMP SCI 4010: Web Development with Java
• CMP SCI 4011: Web Development with Advanced JavaScript
• CMP SCI 4020: Introduction to Android Apps: Android Fundamentals
• CMP SCI 4220: Introduction to iOS Programming and Apps
• CMP SCI 4222: iOS Apps
• CMP SCI 4610: Database Management Systems
• INFSYS 3844: Developing Business Applications in .NET

Total Hours

Total Hours: 18 credits

Academic Affairs

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