Certificates

Overview

The certificate in Computer Science is intented for those who do not wish to complete a Bachelors degree. The program requires only courses in computer science and mathematics with a focus on programming and problem solving. There are no liberal arts or natural science requirements for a certificate. This program is well-suited for those who already have a Bachelors degree.

Requirements

At least four of the courses and at least three of the Computer Science courses must be completed at Siena College. The Computer Science courses may not be taken with the pass/fail option. There are six required Computer Science courses listed below

• CSIS-110 Introduction to Computer Science 
• CSIS-120 Procedural Design and Programming 
• CSIS-210 Data Structures 
• CSIS-220 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language 
• CSIS-225 Object-Oriented Design and Programming 
• CSIS-385 Advanced Algorithms

and three required Math courses listed below

• MATH-110 Calculus I 
• MATH-120 Calculus II 
• MATH-250 Discrete Structures

Note: Discrete Structures is not required for Mathematics majors who wish to earn this certificate

Certificate in Information Systems

Overview

The certificate in Information Systems is intented for those who do not wish to complete a Bachelors degree. The program requires only courses in computer science with a focus on applications and management. There are no liberal arts or natural science requirements for a certificate. This program is well-suited for those who already have a Bachelors degree.

Requirements

At least four of the courses must be completed at Siena College. The Computer Science courses may not be taken with the pass/fail option. There are six required courses listed below

• CSIS-110 Introduction to Computer Science
• CSIS-112 Database Design and Applications for Business 
• CSIS-114 Management Information Systems 
• CSIS-116 Survey of Information Technology 
• CSIS-120 Procedural Design and Programming 
• CSIS-210 Data Structures

and there are two required electives, which must be choosen from the list of courses below 

• CSIS-200 Topics in Computer Science 
• CSIS-201 Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory 
• CSIS-220 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language 
• CSIS-225 Object-Oriented Design and Programming 
• CSIS-350 Data Base Management 
• CSIS-400 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 
• CSIS-401 Advanced Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory 
• CSIS-410 Software Engineering I 
• CSIS-415 Software Engineering II 
• MATH-270 Mathematical Statistics I OR
• QBUS-200 Business Statistics I (but not both)