Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Upon completion of this certificate program, participants will have gained:

Knowledge of advanced computer systems and software development.
Advanced knowledge of selected areas of modern computing including but not limited to intelligent information systems, parallel and distributed computing systems, and software engineering.
Understanding of new advances in the discpline of computing such as neural and evolutionary computing, image processing and computer graphics.
Understanding of fundamental issues associated with compilers, operating systems, security, and computer systems performance evaluation
A route into the MS programs in Computer Science at UMass Dartmouth.

Requirements

Complete the following courses

CIS 570 - Adv Computer Systems Credits: 3
CIS 580 - Paradigmatic Sftware Dev Credits: 3

Choose three of the following: 9 credits

CIS 525 - Paral&Distrib Sftwr Dev Credits: 3
CIS 531 - Software Systm Specfctn Credits: 3
CIS 532 - Software Systems Design Credits: 3
CIS 545 - Programming Languages Credits: 3
CIS 552 - Database Design Credits: 3
CIS 554 - Adv Computer Graphics Credits: 3
CIS 561 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CIS 571 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3
CIS 572 - Real Time Systems Credits: 3
CIS 573 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
CIS 574 - Adv Comptr Architecture Credits: 3
CIS 575 - Para Algorithm&Architect Credits: 3
CIS 577 - Computer Networks Credits: 3
CIS 578 - Eval Of Comp Sys Perform Credits: 3
CIS 581 - Des & Verif Info Systems Credits: 3
CIS 585 - Image Process&Machne Vis Credits: 3
CIS 588 - Neural Computing Credits: 3
CIS 602 - Special Topics Credits: 3

Total credits for certificate: 15

Note

The five courses that students take for this certificate are compatible with MS degree requirements for Computer Science, enabling certificate recipients to transition to degree program without loss of credit.