The School of Engineering and Computing’s academic certificate program is designed to provide working professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their professional careers. The certificate offers relevant graduate-level education and centers on a coherent body of knowledge and skills. Completion of the certificate represents the achievement of competence in a well-defined domain.

Applicants interested in enrolling in the certificate program may be admitted to the School of Engineering and Computing as special-status, non-matriculating students.

Applicants to the graduate certificate program must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree prior to admission. The certificate typically consists of four to five courses, for a minimum of 12–15 credit hours. Transfer credit from other institutions is not permitted. Students enrolled in the certificate program must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 to qualify for the certificate.

Courses completed as part of the graduate certificate may be applied toward certain master’s degree programs, provided that (1) the courses are normally offered as part of the master’s curriculum and (2) the student is subsequently admitted to the master’s program. Students initially enrolled in a master’s degree program are not eligible to receive an academic certificate. Accordingly, the certificate provides an opportunity to complete graduate coursework, earn a credential, and explore an area of study prior to committing to a full graduate degree program.

Computer Science Certificate

Applicants interested in earning a Computer Science Certificate and those interested in taking selected courses may be admitted on a non-matriculating basis to the School of Engineering and Computing as special-status students. Non-matriculated students must have a Bachelor degree from an accredited university and academic records that suggest the likelihood of success in demanding graduate courses. Non-matriculated students are admitted to courses on a seating-available basis only. Matriculated students are given preference for course offerings. To earn a certificate, four courses (12 credits) need to be taken from the offerings of that certificate.