Computer Technology
The certificate program is designed to provide graduate students and professionals working in various organizations with course work focused on current state-of-the-art computer technology. Key areas include:
- Data Communications and Networking Technology
- Database Technology
- Multimedia and Web Technology
- Management of Computer Technology
- Applications of Computer Technology
These areas have been identified by employers as the most demanded skills in the new Internet economy.
A. Curriculum
Required Core (12 Semester Hours)
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TEC 5313 | Networking and Advanced Communications | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5323 | Advanced Database Technology | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5333 | Management of Computer Technology | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5343 | Multimedia and Web Technology | 3 s.h. |
Electives (6 Semester Hours From the Following List)
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AET 4813 | Advanced Digital Media Technologies | 3 s.h. |
| AET 4833 | Automatic Identification and Data Capture | 3 s.h. |
| MAT 5035 | Topics in Computer Science: Cryptography | 3 s.h. |
| MAT 4870 | Data Structure and Algorithm Analysis | 3 s.h. |
| MAT 4970 | Principles of Operating System | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5223 | Instructional Technology | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5353 | Network Security | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5363 | Database Security and Reliability | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5373 | Java Application in Technology | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5413 | Biometric Security | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5513 | Advanced Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5523 | Systems Simulation | 3 s.h. |
| TEC 5970 | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Integration, and Execution | 3 s.h. |
* Other special topics OPD4850/AET4970/TEC5970 courses as approved by the academic advisor.
B. Implementation
1. Admission
The admission requirement is the same as regular degree seeking graduate students. That is, a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of graded academic course work is required.
2. Applying for Admission to the Certificate Program
If you are a new student pursuing only the certificate program, you shall use the standard admission application for graduate study to apply for the certificate program. In the area of study, please indicate the name of the certificate for which you are applying. Then, you need to contact the graduate coordinator to schedule an admission meeting.
If you have been already admitted to the Master of Science in Technology degree program, you need to use a Change of Status Form to add the certificate program to your graduate studies. The form is available from The Graduate School, and should be forwarded to the The Graduate School.
3. Graduation with the Certificate
During your last semester, you will follow the same graduation procedure as any other graduate degree. In other words, you will need to apply for graduation at the beginning of each semester according to deadlines set by The Graduate School.
You will also need to inform the graduate coordinator about your plan to graduate with the certificate. Please e-mail your final study plan to the graduate coordinator at the beginning of your graduating semester. Study plan lists all the courses to be applied to the certificate program, including department prefix, course number, title, semester, grade and instructor. Please indicate your social security number and full names in your study plan.
If you graduate with a Master of Science in Technology degree with the certificate, you will need one graduation application for each program.
