Certificate Programs (Online & In-Person Options)

All certificate courses can be taken online and some of them can be taken in-person. Additional information on Computer Science degree requirements, including a list of all CS graduate courses, can be found in the CS Graduate Catalog. Additional information on Data Science certificates can be found in the DS Graduate Catalog.

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity for Cyber Physical Systems

This certificate focuses on problem-solving, innovation, transformation and creativity. The field of cybersecurity involves much more than programming—it engages and challenges a multitude of skill sets and is only limited by your imagination. Virtually every industry relies on computing, including security, providing a nearly endless number of opportunities for talented individuals. The online Cybersecurity certificate program provides top-notch instruction to ensure students are prepared for career success upon completion. The program requires 9 credit hours, consisting of three online courses:

Required Courses:

  • CSCI 574: Theory of Cryptography
  • CSCI 585: Information Security and Privacy

Pick one from the following:

  • CSCI 560: Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • CSCI 587: Cyber Physical Systems Security

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Graduate Certificate in Data Science – Foundations

This certificate focuses on the foundational concepts in statistics and computer science that support the explosion of new methods for interpreting data in its many forms. The Certificate balances an introduction to data science with teaching basic skills in applying methods in statistics and machine learning to analyze data. The program requires 12 credit hours, consisting of four online courses:

  • DSCI 503: Advanced Data Science
  • DSCI 570: Introduction to Machine Learning
  • DSCI/MATH 530: Statistical Methods I
  • DSCI/MATH 560: Introduction to Key Statistical Learning Methods I

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Graduate Certificate in Data Science – Computer Science

This Certificate focuses on data science concepts within computer science (e.g., computational techniques and machine learning) plus prerequisite knowledge (e.g., probability and regression). The aim of this certificate is to help students develop an essential skill set in data analytics, including (1) deriving predictive insights by applying advanced statistics, modeling, and programming skills, (2) acquiring in-depth knowledge of machine learning and computational techniques, and (3) unearthing important questions and intelligence for a range of industries, from product design to finance. The program requires 12 credit hours, consisting of four online courses:

  • DSCI 503: Advanced Data Science
  • DSCI 570: Introduction to Machine Learning
  • DSCI/MATH 530: Statistical Methods I
  • DSCI/CSCI 575: Machine Learning

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