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Undergraduate Certificate Computer Studies

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18 credits
Transfer up to 9 credits
All courses available online
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$250 per credit

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An undergraduate certificate in computer studies provides you with an introduction to the entire field of computer and information science. It is a credential providing you knowledge in a specific skill area and may serve as a foundation toward an associate or bachelor's degree.

Total Credits Required: 18

One Required Course:

(3 Credits, CIFS 200)

Choose one 9-credit sequence from the following:

Programming Focus

(3 Credits, CMSC 105)
(3 Credits, CMSC 115)
(3 Credits, CMSC 215)

A+ Net+ Focus

(3 Credits, CMIT 202)
(3 Credits, CMIT 265)
(3 Credits, CMIT 291) or (3 Credits, CMIT 320)

Digital Media/Interactive Design Focus

(3 Credits, WDDE 290)
(3 Credits, WDDE 295)
(3 Credits, WDDE 360) or (3 Credits, DATA 200) or any lower-level computing course or three 1-credit computing courses

Computer Studies-Related Courses (6 credits):

Chosen from any CIFS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, CYOP, DATA, WDDE, or XRDE courses

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.

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Computer Studies

Undergraduate Certificate

Computer Information Systems Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate

Cloud Computing & Networking

Undergraduate Certificate

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