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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 18
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $308.02
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1083.63
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Degree Overview
As a student in the IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Computer Science, you’ll be trained in at least two programming languages, learn to design and implement algorithms, and discover how to apply computer science theory to practical problems, while taking courses in web development, computer science concepts, and software project management.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
- Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
- Submit official university transcripts (if applicable).
Priority Application Deadlines:
Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1
Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1
Spring semester: Dec 1
Summer session I: Mar 15
Summer session II: May 1
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Computer Science prepares you for such careers as:
- Database developer
- Visual basic developer
- Webmaster
- Multimedia developer
- System and network administrator
- Information security administrator
- Programmer/analyst
- Help desk technical support
- User support specialist
To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Computer Science, you must complete 18 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Applied computer science core courses (9 credit hours)
- Applied computer science tier 1 elective courses (3 credit hours)
- Applied computer science tier 2 elective courses (6 credit hours)
Core
CSCI-N 241 |
Fundamentals of Web Development |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 301 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science Concepts |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 361 |
Fundamentals of Software Project Management |
3 Credits |
Elective
CSCI-N 207 |
Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 211 |
Introduction to Databases |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 300 |
Mobile Computing Fundamentals |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 311 |
Advanced Database Programming |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 317 |
Computation of Scientific Applications |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 341 |
Client Side Web Programming |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 342 |
Server Side Web Development |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 410 |
Mobile Application Development |
3 Credits |
CSCI-N 431 |
E-Commerce with ASP.net |
3 Credits |
INFO-I 300 |
Human-Computer Interaction |
3 Credits |
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