Program Overview

Program Overview

The undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming is a five-course (15 credit hour) program designed to provide a quick, yet broad training in technologies leading to secure and interesting careers in computer programming or education.

Program Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.
• Students majoring or minoring in Computer Science may not earn this certificate.
• A minimum of three courses must be taken from UMSL.
• Courses may be substituted with the permission of the certificate coordinator.

Required 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)

Electives

• Choose two of the following courses (6 credits):
  • CMP SCI 2700: Computer Organization and Architecture
  • CMP SCI 2750: Linux Environment and Programming
  • CMP SCI 3010: Web Full Stack Development
  • CMP SCI 3130: Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • 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 4200: Python for Scientific Computing and Data Science
  • 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: 15

Academic Affairs

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University Statement

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