Nov 26, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Software Engineering Certificate


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The admission requirements for the certificate program are as follows:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a computing-related field.
  • A course in computer programming and data structures or related programming work experience. 
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater

 

Requirements


The GRE is not required. To earn the certificate, twelve hours of required courses must be completed within a four-year time limit with a grade of B or better in each course. The certificate adheres to standard university policy on continuous enrollment and certificate students are not allowed to enroll in more than 12 hours. Students completing the certificate who wish to continue with the MS Software Engineering degree must apply to the program. If accepted, certificate courses with grades of B or better are eligible for transfer to the MS possibly reducing the required hours by as many as 12. All foundations required for the SWEN MS, except for data structures, are met by the successful completion of the certificate with a B or better in all certificate courses.

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