COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Learn more about the graduate certificate in Computer Science.

About the Certificate

The graduate certificate in Computer Science is designed to meet the professional needs of individuals in the workforce who require advanced training and advanced competencies in computer science. Students who complete the certificate program have the option of enrolling in the Computer Science MS program and having their coursework in which they earned a grade of "B" or higher count toward the master's degree.

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The certificate program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. NOTE: International students may not be eligible to apply for a student visa based on admission to the certificate program. Please contact the graduate administrative coordinator for more information.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students can take up to 9 credits on a non-matriculated basis. When they complete 9 credits, they must declare their intention to complete the graduate certificate in Computer Science by completing and submitting the "Non-Degree Seeking Student Request to Exceed 9 Credits of Graduate Coursework for Certificate Program," found in TUportal under the Tools tab within "University Forms."

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 12

Required Courses:

CIS 5511Programming Techniques3
Three additional courses at or above CIS 55009
Total Credit Hours12

GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum

Contacts

Certificate Program Web Address:

https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/computer-science-certificate-graduate-st-csci-grad

Department Information:

Dept. of Computer and Information Sciences

313 Science and Education Research Center

1925 N. 12th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122-1801

cisadmit@temple.edu

215-204-8450

Submission Address for Application Materials:

https://cst.temple.edu/academics/graduate-programs/apply-now

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Graduate Administrative Coordinator

cisadmit@temple.edu

215-204-8450

Graduate Advisor:

Xiuqi "Cindy" Li, PhD

xli@temple.edu

215-204-2940

Graduate Chairperson:

Yu Wang, PhD

wangyu@temple.edu

215-204-4187

Department Chairperson:

Jamie Payton, DSc

jamie.payton@temple.edu

215-204-8245