Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate Program

Information Technology Certificate

Overview

Computing competency is needed in almost all careers in the 21st century. Someone with computing competency has a foundational set of skills and experience to begin crafting their own solutions to problems they encounter. This could be by programming, scripting, or integrating disparate data sources through industry standard tools and languages. This Information Technology Certificate will provide students with the foundations of computing competency.

Curriculum

• CS 133 - Introduction to Python Programming Credits: 4
• CS 195 - Fundamentals of Web Design Credits: 4
• DATA 101 - Foundations of Data Analytics Credits: 4
• IS 240 - Information Management I Credits: 4
  • Flexible Coursework
  • Online and/or hybrid classes may be available.

Learning Outcomes

• Choose proper information management approaches based on solution requirements and experienced understanding of fundamental data structures and storage techniques.
• Uses quantitative information in connection with the argument or purpose of the work, presents it in an effective format, and explicates it with consistently high quality.
• Demonstrate expertise in algorithmic thinking and software development practices in developing code.

Faculty

BECKA MORGAN

Professor & Chair, Computer Science Division

SCOT MORSE

Professor, Computer Science, Computer Science Division

THADDEUS SHANNON

IS Program Coordinator, Computer Science Division