Cert in Computer Science

The computer science certificate at El Camino College in Torrance, California, is offered through the college's computer science program. Students move through a sequence of required and elective courses that combine classroom study with applied practice, and each pathway is mapped so that progress toward completion is easy to track. Students learn program design principles, data structures and their uses, and programming in C, C++ and assembly languages, with a math prerequisite attached to the courses. The college also publishes a catalog entry and a program map for the credential, which help students plan their terms with a counselor. The certificate offers a direct pathway into entry-level programming jobs or transfer toward majors such as computer science, physics, mathematics or engineering. Prospective students can reach the department by phone or email through the contact details on the program page and can begin enrollment through the college's general application steps.