Computer Programming Certificate

Division: Mathematics, Engineering & Physical Sciences
Academic Dept: Computer Science and Technology
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Elizabeth Branca
Tel: 914-606-7914

Program Description:
The Computer Programming certificate is designed to enable working professionals to upgrade their programming skills or make a career change. Recipients of this certificate will develop the critical thinking skills integral to computer programming, including problem analysis, solutions design and program testing in various up-to-date programming languages. The certificate is also appropriate for students who are studying (or who have earned degrees) in other academic disciplines such as Networking, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Graphics, Mathematics and Science whereby they can enhance their studies and/or professional preparation.

Recommended Full-Time Semester Plan
The curriculum chairperson for this program recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order. Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of the classes needed to complete this program.

Program Descriptions Table of Contents

*If COMSC 208A is taken as a requirement, COMSC 214A or COMSC 212A must be taken as the elective choice.

** Students can take COMSC 212A Advanced Java, in the second semester, only if COMSC 207 is taken in the first semester or waived with approval from the CS Curriculum Chair.