Computer Science Certificate
Program Description
The Certificate in Computer Science is an entry-level credential that allows current high school Junior or Senior students an opportunity to earn a certificate in a STEM-related major while in high school or upon completion of the credential requirements following high school graduation. This certificate is specifically designed for dual-enrolled students in the Georgia Academy Program who meet the criteria for completion. High school students must demonstrate a track record of successful college-level academic progression with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all college-level courses taken and a minimum grade of C in all pre-requisite courses. This stackable credential demonstrates that a dual-enrolled high-school student has met the equitable criteria to their second year of study in a computer science associate or bachelor's degree program such as the A.S. in Computer Science or the B.S. in Computer Science. These certificates also serve as a building block for students interested in entering STEM-related career fields following high school.
Regularly Admitted Students: If all academic requirements for the certificate are met, regularly admitted students may apply for graduation from the certificate program while pursuing higher-level credentials.
Program Requirements
- Must have successfully completed the courses listed below with a grade of 'C' or better:
- English Composition I and II (ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102)
- College Algebra (MATH 1111)
- Plane Trigonometry or Precalculus (MATH 1112 or MATH 1113)
- Computer Science I (CSCI 1301)
Humanities
Students must take ONE of the following:
Communications
Students must take ONE of the following:
Mathematics
Students must take BOTH of the following courses:
Social Science
Students must take BOTH of the following:
US History
Students must take ONE of the following:
Computer Science (required courses)
Students must take BOTH of the following:
Computer Science (elective)
Students must take ONE of the following :
| CSCI 2201 | Principles of Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 2205 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSCI 2207 | Ethics in Computer Science | 3 |