从 2023年秋天 the department will offer "stackable certificates" in computer science. Stackable certificates are ideal for professionals looking to gain new skills as well as new students not ready to commit to a full degree program. The certificates provide a sequence of credentials accumulated over time to build up an individual's qualifications. You can view the detailed course descriptions on the 新大大学目录 页面.

Fundamentals of Computing and Security  

The Fundamentals of Computing and Security certificate provides an easy entry point for students who are interested in computing and security and may lack prerequisites for our more theoretical computer science courses. 去找找CSCI 227 is the first course in a three-course Python-based computing sequence that satisfies programming requirements in our 计算机科学 and 网络安全 degrees. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

计算机科学基础  

The 计算机科学基础 certificate completes the list of courses recommended for the first 2-3 semesters in the 计算机科学 B.S. 主要. Prerequisites for this certificate can be met in one of two ways: Students who have completed the Fundamentals of Computing and Security certificate can proceed with the remaining courses in the Python sequence (CSCI 228/229). Students without programming background can take the Java sequence (CSCI 160/161), provided they pass the Math placement test at Trigonometry or Precalculus level. This certificate moreover provides fluency in the use of the Unix operating system (CSCI 277), which is important in all of our 主要s. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

核心计算机科学能力  

The 核心计算机科学能力 certificate is comprised of those courses that anyone without a 计算机科学 degree may need for advanced course work or professions in computer science. 离散数学 (CSCI 222) includes an introduction into Boolean algebra and other mathematical concepts that form the basis of computer algorithms. 数据库系统 (CSCI 366) addresses the theory and practice of relational database systems that underly the vast 主要ity of commercial software applications. 比较编程语言 (CSCI 372) discusses concepts of some of the most important languages as well as similarities and differences between them. Programming knowledge equivalent to the 计算机科学基础 certificate is expected. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

软件开发  

The 软件开发 certificate is intended for students who wish to build their development expertise. This certificate can be useful for students in other 主要s who are interested in a software development career. It is also suitable for students who previously completed a degree in a different 主要 and wish to apply to our graduate programs, but do not yet have software development experience. Programming knowledge equivalent to the 计算机科学基础 certificate is expected. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

计算系统  

The 计算系统 certificate provides thorough coverage of more advanced concepts in languages and systems. Students with a baccalaureate degree in a non-STEM discipline who wish to do graduate studies in 计算机科学 would be able to demonstrate advanced quantitative skills through this certificate. Programming knowledge equivalent to the 计算机科学基础 certificate is expected. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

网络安全  

The 网络安全 certificate draws 从 set of courses that are specific to the B.S. in 网络安全 and the 网络安全 track of B.S. 计算机科学学位. It can be of interest to professionals with computer science degrees who wish to expand their expertise in the area of cybersecurity. It is also targeted at current students who complete a different track of the B.S. in 计算机科学 and wish to cover more than one specialization. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

数据科学  

The 数据科学 certificate draws 从 set of courses that are specific to the 数据科学 track of the B.S. 计算机科学学士学位. It can be of interest to professionals with computer science degrees who wish to expand their expertise in the area of data science. It is also targeted at current students who complete a different track or program and wish to cover more than one specialization. The certificate consists of the following three courses:

软件工程  

The 软件工程 certificate draws 从 set of courses that are specific to the B.S. in 软件工程 and the 软件工程 track of our B.S. 计算机科学学士学位. It can be of interest to professionals with computer science degrees who wish to expand their expertise in the area of software engineering. It is also targeted at current students who complete a different track or program and wish to cover more than one specialization. The certificate consists of the following three courses: