Program: Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Arcadia University

Apr 06, 2025

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field and now want to acquire a background in computer science. Students can use this program to enter the computer employment market, to learn computing skills for use in their present field, or to satisfy prerequisites for graduate study in computer science. The following two levels of certification are offered:

Minor Certificate: Includes 6 courses in Computer Science.

Major Certificate: Includes 13 courses in Computer Science

Arcadia offers a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in the teaching of Computer Science, part of which includes the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. Students who might be interested in this Master of Arts program should be alerted that the Post-Baccalaureate courses carry only undergraduate credit, which is not transferable into the graduate program. Contact the College of Graduate Studies for more information.

Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science

(18–43 credits as listed below)

Adviser
Dr. Louis Friedler (Chair)

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is designed for students who already have a degree in another field and want to acquire a background in computer science. Students interested in this certificate might also consider a second degree in Computer Science. Students can use this program to enter the computer employment market, to learn computing skills for use in their present field, or to satisfy prerequisites for graduate study in computer science. Candidates for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate must complete at least four of the courses needed for the minor certificate and at least seven of the courses needed for the major certificate at Arcadia University.

Minor Certificate

(18–21 credits. Substitutions can be made with the permission of the Department Chair.)

Three courses in Computer Science

Three Computer Science electives at the 200 or 300 level, at least one of which must be at the 300 level

Major Certificate

(39–42 credits. Substitutions can be made with the permission of the Department Chair.)

Six courses in Computer Science required for the minor certificate as listed above

Six additional courses in Computer Science

One course in Mathematics

MA 230 Discrete Structures (3 credits)