Cert in Computer Programming

The Post-Secondary Certificate in Computer Programming is a short credential that can serve as a first step toward a career in software development. It reflects the view that programming gives flexibility in processing data, building computational models, and creating user-friendly applications. Required courses include two introductory computer science courses. Students then pick two electives, which let them explore topics like software engineering, web or mobile development, and interface design. Along the way, students apply object-oriented principles to build software systems and work with data structures such as lists, trees, and hash tables. Prospective students can review the full requirement list and policies in the University of Montana catalog, and should talk with a departmental advisor about sequencing, prerequisites, and how the credential fits their wider academic goals.