These two computer science certificate tracks are open to individuals who have graduated from high school, passed the GED equivalency exam, or already have a baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 12 semester hours in the certificate program must be completed at Mississippi College. Transfer credit (up to 8 hours) with a minimum grade of C will be accepted at the discretion of the department.
Computer Science Certificate, Track 1
Students should have some general experience with Calculus before enrolling. MAT 121 or MAT 206 may be required as a prerequisite course if needed. This certificate program may be completed in a minimum of four semesters. Cohorts begin each fall semester. These courses also provide those without a background in computer science with required prerequisites to pursue a master's degree in the field.
A 3.0 GPA in the below listed courses is required with no less than a C in any course.
Required Courses:
- CSC 115 - Foundations of Computer Science
- CSC 116 - Intro. to Programming and Problem Solving
- CSC 216 - Data Structures
- CSC 220 - C/C++ Language Programming
- CSC 309 - Discrete Structures
- CSC 314 - Computer Organization
Computer Science Certificate, Track 2 (Applied Programming)
This certificate program may be completed in a minimum of three semesters. Cohorts begin each fall semester. This track provides a heavier programming emphasis than the Certificate in Computer Science, Track 1. This certificate does not satisfy prerequisites to pursuing a master's degree in the field.
A 2.75 GPA in the below listed courses is required with no less than a C in any course.
Required Courses:
- CSC 115 - Foundations of Computer Science
- CSC 116 - Intro. to Programming and Problem Solving
- CSC 216 - Data Structures
- CSC 220 - C/C++ Language Programming
- CSC 302 - Internet and WWW Basics
- CSC 415 - Database Management Systems
