Program Overview

Mobile Apps and Computing Undergraduate Certificate

Certificate Requirements

The undergraduate certificate in Mobile Apps and Computing is a five-course (15 credit hour) program. It is designed to provide training in technologies and framework for mobile apps and computing. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.

• Required Courses:
  • CMP SCI 4020: Introduction to Android Apps: Android Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • CMP SCI 4220: Introduction to iOS Programming and Apps (3 credits)
  • CMP SCI 4792: Introduction to Mobile Computing, Networking, and Security (3 credits)
• Electives:
  • Choose two of the following courses (6 credits):
    • CMP SCI 4010: Web Development with Java
    • CMP SCI 4222: iOS Apps
    • CMP SCI 4610: Database Management Systems
    • CMP SCI 4750: Introduction to Cloud Computing
    • CMP SCI 4794: Introduction to Security of IoT Systems
• Total Hours: 15

A minimum of three courses must be taken from UMSL. Courses may be substituted with the permission of the certificate coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, certificate earners will be able to:

• Identify and implement techniques for communicating complex information in the Internet, particularly for mobile and wireless platforms
• Use appropriate programming languages and tools to integrate media and user interaction
• Design and develop applications in mobile and wireless computing, using representative mobile devices and platforms
• Assess and implement security principles in mobile applications
• Evaluate the quality and performance of mobile applications

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