Fundamental Computing Certificate of Undergraduate Study
With a growing demand for computing literacies, the Fundamental Computing Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) program allows students to explore areas such as programming in various languages, creating mobile applications, developing literacy in webpage authoring, exploring computer network and data communications and examining information security.
Why choose Rowan's fundamental computing program?
With a growing demand for computing literacies, the Fundamental Computing Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) program offers a series of courses to introduce students to a comprehensive study of various domains where computing is applicable.
Students may explore areas such as programming in various languages, creating mobile applications, developing literacy in webpage authoring, exploring computer network and data communications, and examining information security. Ultimately, these experiences may then be extended and applied to individual student disciplines and is intended to attract student who wish to increase their marketability within a diverse domain of computing literacies.
The C.U.G.S. in Fundamental Computing is targeted for non-matriculated and matriculated students in non-computer Science majors, non-computer and informatics majors with an interest in the various domains where computing may be applied.
Students have the opportunity to gain exposure to the computing in which computing impacts multiple disciplines in contemporary society. It provides students with requisite knowledge and skills to keep current and their enhance marketability across industry. No prior experience or knowledge of computing technologies is required.
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Semesters to Complete
Credits
Application Deadlines
Fall - Module 1 Entry Term
Fall - Module 2 Entry Term
Spring - Module 3 Entry Term
Spring - Module 4 Entry Term
Summer - Module 5 Entry Term
Summer - Module 6 Entry Term
Studying fundamental computing at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Fundamental Computing is designed to offer students the opportunity of a specialized study to provide students with experience in key courses of this discipline at the undergraduate level.
Students seeking this CUGS will be required to complete a total of 4 courses with 1 course from each of the 4 domains of computing. This CUGS is NOT available to Computer Science majors or Computing and Informatics majors.
The following courses make up the Fundamental Computing CUGS program.
- 4 Courses/ 12 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Programming: 3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CS 01102 | Introduction To Programming | 3 |
| CS 01104 | Introduction To Scientific Programming | 3 |
| CS 04103 | Computer Science And Programming | 4 |
| CS 04110 | Introduction to Programing Using Robots | 3 |
Mobile Applications: 3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CS 04171 | Creating Android Applications | 3 |
| CS 10271 | Introduction to Android Programming | 3 |
| CS 10275 | Introduction to iOS Application Programming | 3 |
Applied Computing Technologies: 3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CS 01105 | Web Literacy | 3 |
| CS 01101 | Computer Science Principles | 3 |
| CS 01110 | Computing Environments | 3 |
| CS 01190 | Introduction to Computer Game Modeling | 3 |
| MIS 02305 | Business Applications of Blockchain | 3 |
Network and Security: 3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CS 01210 | Introduction to Networks and Data Communications | 3 |
| CS 01211 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| MIS 02315 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| MIS 02327 | Network Management | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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