University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters & Science 48 courses 14 total credits
Regardless of your major, you can enhance your career with a background in computer sciences. The Computer Sciences certificate is designed to deepen and validate your computing savvy for your future career prospects and/or graduate school. Compared to a major in Computer Sciences, the certificate requires fewer courses and offers more flexibility in course selection.
| Total Credits | 14 credits |
Required Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP SCI 300 | Programming II | 3 |
Two courses numbered 400-679
Two additional courses, chosen from courses numbered 400-679 (above) or these
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP SCI 240 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| COMP SCI 252 | Introduction to Computer Engineering | 3 |
| COMP SCI 352 | Digital System Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMP SCI 310 | Problem Solving Using Computers | 3 |
| COMP SCI 320 | Data Science Programming II | 4 |
| COMP SCI 354 | Machine Organization and Programming | 3 |
| Total | 5-8 credits | |
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