Certificate in Computer Science

The program focuses on developing the technical skills and knowledge required to work in the computer software and information technology industry.

Students entering the program must complete the following:

Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better in courses taken outside of the department.
Earn a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better in each course taken within the department.
Earn a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better in all direct and indirect prerequisites courses listed in the catalog before advancing to the next level course in a sequence for English, Mathematics, and Science course.

Information reagrding admission procedures : CSUDH Admissions,

Course descriptions can be found on the University Catalog link .听
A. UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (18 UNITS):
1. REQUIRED COURSES (3 UNITS):
CSC 311	Data Structures
CSC 321	Programming Languages
CSC 331	Computer Organization
2. ELECTIVES : Select Three Courses from the following (9 UNITS)
CSC 353	File Processing
CSC 361	System Programming
CSC 401	Analysis of Algorithms
CSC 411	Artificial Intelligence
CSC 421	Advanced Programming Languages
CSC 431	Advanced Computer Organisation
CSC 441	Advanced Operating Systems
CSC 451	Computer Networks
CSC 453	Data Management
CSC 455	World Wide Web Design & Management
CSC 461	Computer Graphic I
CSC 463	Computer Graphics II
CSC 471	Compiler Construction
MAT 361	Finite Automata
MAT 367	Numerical Analysis I
MAT 369	Numerical Analysis II