Computer Studies and Information Processing, General Information Processing - Certificate
Stem
CMGC
Knight Campus, Warwick only
The General Information Processing concentration prepares students for careers in information technology. Certificate programs emphasize technical coursework only, and do not require the general education electives needed for the associate degree option.
Note: To be awarded this certificate, students must be registered as matriculating in the Computer Studies program and successfully complete all certificate courses with a grade of C or better. Credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the associate degree program. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1420 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 |
| COMI 1430 | Introduction to Database Software | 1 |
| COMI 1450 | WINDOWS Operating System | 3 |
| COMI 2015 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 1 |
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design 1 | 4 |
| Programming Language Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Electives 3 | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
| 1 | Computer Studies Department recommends taking Systems Analysis and Design (COMP 1230) in your final semester. |
| 2 | Take three credits from programming attribute PROG. See this page. Computer Studies Department recommends Programming Concepts (COMI 1150) as a prerequisite. |
| 3 | Take 20 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP OR take one course from ACCT, BUSN, LAWS and the remaining 17 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP. See Course Descriptions. |
Suggested Electives for Security Emphasis
Network Security Software Fundamentals (COMI 2020), Introduction to Computer Forensics (COMI 2035), Introduction to Computer Ethics (COMI 2036), Introduction to Cybersecurity (COMI 2037), and take 8 additional credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 2015 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 1 |
| Electives 1 | 2 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMI 1420 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 |
| COMI 1430 | Introduction to Database Software | 1 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| COMI 1450 | WINDOWS Operating System | 3 |
| Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
| 1 | Take 20 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP OR take one course from ACCT, BUSN, LAWS and the remaining 17 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP. See Course Descriptions. |