COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Learn more about the graduate certificate in Information Science and Technology.
About the Certificate
The graduate certificate in Information Science and Technology 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 Information Science and Technology 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 graduate certificate can be completed on a 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 Information Science and Technology 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:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Database Design & Programming | ||
| Scripting for Sciences and Business | ||
| Data Structures and Objects | ||
| Operating Systems and Architecture | ||
| Computer Systems Security and Privacy | ||
| Knowledge Management | ||
| Seminar in Information Science and Technology | ||
| Introduction to Mobile Application Development | ||
| Software Quality Assurance and Testing | ||
| Software Project Management | ||
| Advanced Database Management Systems | ||
| Usability Engineering | ||
| Network Technologies | ||
| Software Engineering | ||
| Advanced Seminar in Information Science and Technology | ||
| Topics in Computer Science | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Other graduate-level CIS courses can be taken with the approval of the MS in IS&T Program Director.
GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum
Contacts
Certificate Program Web Address:
Department Information:
Dept. of Computer and Information Sciences
313 Science and Education Research Center
1925 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-1801
215-204-8450
Submission Address for Application Materials:
https://cst.temple.edu/academics/graduate-programs/apply-now