Overview
Offered by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, the Certificate in Fundamentals of Programming is appropriate for anyone interested in adding technology to their existing studies. Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Math and Computer Science, or Math and Computer Science with Teaching majors cannot get this certificate. The certificate provides knowledge and skills in two programming languages as well as database knowledge.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: ST-FPRG-CERT
Undergraduate Contact Information
Main Campus
Jamie Payton, Chair
Science, Education and Research Center, Room 304
215-204-8450
Gene Kwatny, Vice Chair
Science, Education and Research Center, Room 304
215-204-8450
Dominic Letarte, Faculty Advisor
Science, Education and Research Center, Room 372
215-204-6439
istadvsr@temple.edu
Temple Japan Campus
Hani Karam, PhD, Computer Science Coordinator
hkaram@tuj.temple.edu
Learn more about the undergraduate certificate in Fundamentals of Programming.
Certificate Requirements
This certificate program is not open to Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Math and Computer Science, or Math and Computer Science with Teaching majors. Students desiring a certificate in Fundamentals of Programming are required to satisfy the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 1051 | Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | 4 |
| or CIS 1057 | Computer Programming in C | |
| CIS 1068 | Program Design and Abstraction | 4 |
| or CIS 1968 | Honors Program Design and Abstraction | |
| CIS 2109 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
- If a student has taken CIS 1068 and CIS 2168, CIS 2168 should be substituted for CIS 1051/CIS 1057 to prevent backtracking.
- Additional courses needed to complete a CS minor are CIS 1166, CIS 2107, CIS 2168, and one CS elective.
- Additional courses needed to complete an IS&T minor are any two of CIS 1166, CIS 2168, CIS 2229 or a CIS 3xxx class approved by the IS&T Advisor.
Residency Requirements: At least 2 courses required for the certificate must be completed at Temple. At least 2 CIS courses must be completed at Temple.