Certificate in Computing Studies
The Certificate program provides both part-time and full-time students an opportunity to obtain an understanding of the fundamentals of computers and programming without necessarily specializing in Computing Science.
Courses in the program provide background in computers, which are becoming increasingly important as tools in all areas of intellectual endeavor. Students who complete the certificate program may choose to go on and proceed towards one of our other undergraduate options.
In most cases students complete a Certificate in conjunction with another program of study at SFU.
Apply to the Certificate Program
Program
The Certificate requires completion of 25-28 units of required course work and electives, as follows:
Lower Division Requirements (16-19 units)
Required Courses (all courses 16-19 credits) |
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CMPT 120-3 & CMPT 125-3* |
Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I & II* |
(OR CMPT 126)* |
Introduction to Computing Science and Programming* |
CMPT 150-3 |
Introduction to Computer Design |
CMPT 225 |
Data Structures and Programming |
One of: |
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CMPT 275 |
Software Engineering |
CMPT 276 |
Introduction to Software Engineering |
One of: |
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MACM 101 |
Discrete Mathematics I |
MATH 240 |
Linear Algebra |
STAT 270 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
* Students with a strong programming background may take CMPT 126 instead of the CMPT 120 and 125 course combination. To aid in assessing your choice, please complete the Self-Evaluation Test prior to registration. |
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Elective Courses (6 units) |
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Any two of: |
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CMPT 110 |
Event-Driven Programming in Visual Basic |
CMPT 165 |
Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet |
CMPT 212 |
Object oriented Applications Design in C++ |
Upper Division Requirements (3units)
Required Course |
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CMPT 3-4XX |
One CMPT course at the 3-400 level |
Graduation
Students need to obtain a CGPA (Cumulative GPA), UDGPA (Upper Division GPA), and a CMPT GPA of 2.00 or better in order to complete the Certificate Program. Only courses taken at SFU are used in this calculation.
Note:
* Faculty of Applied Science Requirements: At least 14 units of CMPT courses required for this program must be completed at Simon Fraser University. The upper division course must be completed at SFU.
- Questions?
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