Certificate Overview
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science is an 18-credit program that provides students with a solid foundation in the field of Computer Science. The program is designed to transfer easily into the Computer Science degree program at Thomas Edison State University.
Note:
Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:
- Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service National CCRS and the American Council on Education ACE College Credit Recommendation Service.
- Military Service
- License and certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
Credit Distribution
Required Courses
| COS-330 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| COS-241 | Data Structures | 3 |
| - | Computer Programming Language | 3 |
Students select nine 9 credits from the following
| COS-451 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COS-231 | Assembly Language | 3 |
| COS-240 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| - | Comparative Programming Languages | 3 |
| - | Database Design | 3 |
| - | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| - | Simulation | |
Total Credit Hours: 18
*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.