Computer Systems Technology Certificate

A Certificate program in Computer Programming is available for those students who do not wish to work toward a degree. The following is a list of courses which a student must take in order to be eligible for the Certificate. Students with experience in the computer field may be excused from specific required courses but will have to take replacement courses in their stead.

*Gainful Employment Mandatory Disclosure Statement

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Contact Information

Computer Programming and Information Systems

Dr. Jill O'Sullivan
Whitman Hall, Room 112
934-420-2190
cpis@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=CSC 111" target="_blank">CSC 111</a> Computer Programming I</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=BCS 160" target="_blank">BCS 160</a> Computers, Society, and Technology</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=BCS 215" target="_blank">BCS 215</a> UNIX Operating System</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=CSC 211" target="_blank">CSC 211</a> Computer Programming II</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=BCS 260" target="_blank">BCS 260</a> Introduction to Database Systems</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=BCS 262" target="_blank">BCS 262</a> Data Communications</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/courses/index.shtml?cid=BCS 301W" target="_blank">BCS 301W</a> Systems Analysis and Design</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>BCS/CSC Electives**</td> <td>9</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>
CSC 111 Computer Programming I 3
BCS 160 Computers, Society, and Technology 3
BCS 215 UNIX Operating System 3
CSC 211 Computer Programming II 3
BCS 260 Introduction to Database Systems 3
BCS 262 Data Communications 3
BCS 301W Systems Analysis and Design 3
BCS/CSC Electives** 9

Curriculum Summary

Total Required Credits: 30

Notes:
** BCS 102 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.  Electives are selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Last Modified 6/11/24