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Certificates Options

Certificates Options

The computer science program offers students the opportunity to gain marketable skills with Certificates in:

  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Cyber Security
  • Mobile Computing
  • Data Analytics
  • NSA/ DHS Cyber Defense Education 

The courses in these certificates can be taken by any undergraduate student, unless otherwise stated, enrolled at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and count as electives according to degree plan requirements. All certificates will only be awarded in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree.

AI Certificate

 To earn an AI certificate, students need to complete the following three courses (9 SCH):  

CSCI 4313 Artificial Intelligence 3
CSCI 4314 Big Data Systems 3
CSCI 4341 Machine Learning 3
Total Credits 9

Mobile Computing Certificate

 To earn a Mobile Computing Certificate, students need to complete the following four courses (12 SCH):

CSCI 3354 Web Application Development 3
CSCI 4325 Mobile App Development I 3
CSCI 4335 Mobile App Development II 3
Select one elective from the following: 3
Database Systems
Software Engineering I
Database Systems
Client Server App Dev
Programming for Data Analytics
Data Science and Analytics
Cloud Cmpt Infrastrct Security
Wireless and Mobile Security
Big Data Analytics & Security
Total Credits 12

Data Analytics Certificate 

To earn a certificate in Data Analytics, students need to complete the following three courses (9 SCH):

CISA 2313 Python Programming 3
CISA 4313 Programming for Data Analytics 3
CISA 4332 Data Science and Analytics 3
Total Credits 9

NSA/ DHS Cyber Defense Education Certificate

ALL students graduating from the BS-CS, BS-CSEC, BS-CETE, BBA-CIS, and BAAS-IT programs with Cyber Security concentrations are eligible to get the NSA/DHS Cyber Defense Education Certificate upon graduation if they complete the following required courses successfully with a grade of C or better:

CISA 2306 or CSEC 2306 or CSCI 4406  Computer Networks 3
CISA 3351 or CSEC 3351 or CSCI 3304 Database Design & SQL or Database Systems 3
CISA 3309 or CSEC 3309 Scripting Languages 3
CISA 3321 or CSEC 3321 or CSCI 3321 Information Security or Cyber Security 3
CISA 3325 or CSEC 3325 or CISA 4321 Network Security Computer Security 3
CISA 4323 or CSEC 4323 Computer Forensics 3
CISA 4324 or CSEC 4324 Penetration Testing 3
CISA 4326 or CSEC 4326 Security & Operation Practicum 3
Total Credits 24

Cyber Security Certificate

To earn a Cyber Security Certificate, students need to complete the following five courses (13 SCH):

CSCI 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3
CSCI 1136 Programming Fundamentals I Laboratory 1
CSCI 3321 or CISA 3321 Cyber Security or Information Security 3
CISA 2306 Computer Networks 3
CISA 4323 or CISA 4324 Computer Forensics or Penetration Testing 3
Total Credits 13