Undergraduate Coding Certificate

• Build a foundation in computer science and the art of programming through use of algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, and software engineering.
• Learn to design, code, debug, and document programs.
• Explore numerous programming languages, including Java, R, Python, C, C++, PHP, JavaScript, Swift, and SQL.
• Gain knowledge of fundamental data structures for information processing, including lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

The undergraduate certificate in coding requires three courses. You may choose one of the following certificate course tracks. This certificate is designed for students with little or no prior experience in computer programming and language.

CSCI E-50 Track

• CSCI E-50 Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (taken as your first course)
• CSCI E-33a Web Programming with Python and JavaScript
• 1 elective course (choose one course from select group)

CSCI E-10AB Track

• CSCI E-10A Introduction to Computer Science Using Java I (taken as your first course)
• CSCI E-10B Introduction to Computer Science Using Java II
• CSCI E-22 Data Structures

Courses taken before the fall 2020 semester do not apply toward this certificate.

Searching and Registering for Courses

Available course options vary by term. You can browse options for fall, spring, or summer in the certificate course search within the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

• Choose a preferred course path from the CSCI E-50 track or CSCI E-10AB track.
• Complete three certificate courses for undergraduate credit.
• Earn at least a B grade in each course.
• Complete the courses within three years.

Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.

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