Upper-Division Certificate in Computer Programming
This 12-credit, four-course undergraduate certificate program for students with a minimum of 60 transferable credits provides the fundamental skills necessary to enter the field of computer programming,
to leverage computer programming one's chosen profession or to pursue graduate study
in computing and technology, without having to complete a full degree program. This
program can be completed in one year or less.
This certificate is ideal if you:
have a different undergraduate degree and are interested in entering the field of
computer programming
are interested in pursuing graduate study in computer programming but do not have
a background in computing.
You'll learn:
how to solve problems using current programming languages
how to implement relational databases that support web-based applications.
Admission Requirements
a 2.5 cross-institutional cumulative grade point average
an AA degree (or 60 credits) or higher
permission of the program director, as needed
What Our
Graduates Do
Throughout the program, you’ll make connections with artists in your desired industry.
Our graduates go onto work in some of these high-visibility fields throughout the
arts industry.
Common Roles
Software Developer
Web Developer
Mobile App Developer
Systems Analyst
Database Administrator
Network Administrator
A Message from Dean Christine Spencer
A degree from the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences is more than an academic credential; it is a gateway to new possibilities.
