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    Nov 25, 2024  
American University Catalog 2015-2016 
    
American University Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science (Graduate Certificate)


Admission to the Program


Open to students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a course in calculus.

Certificate Requirements


  • 15 credit hours of approved coursework with at least 6 credit hours at the 600-level or above, with grades of B or better. Grades of C or D in certificate program courses are not accepted toward the fulfillment of certificate requirements, although these grades will be included in the calculation of the GPA. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in certificate courses in order to be awarded a certificate. Students in certificate programs must take a minimum of 6 credit hours during each 12-month period and complete the certificate in four years. International students must enroll in 9 credit hours each semester (except for summer). A maximum of 3 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university may be applied toward the certificate as transfer credit.

Course Requirements