Program Overview:
Advanced Certificate in Internet Programming (Exclusively Online)
The advanced certificate in Internet Programming is a program available exclusively online. For many students, this certificate can provide valuable formal training in the latest Internet technologies and programming fundamentals. The program is designed for students with some experience in computer technology and programming, who wish to advance their technical skills and knowledge with respect to Internet programming. For some students, this certificate may serve as an entry point for future graduate study.
Completion of the advanced certificate requires a total of five courses (15 credits). All students must take three required courses in database management systems and Internet programming and two elective courses. Possible elective courses include advanced database with PL/SQL and XML, Java Frameworks, or AJAX.
Program Contacts:
To email the Chairperson of Computer Science,
Dr. Ian MacDonald, Computer Science
Program Webpage,
Internet Programming C.A.S.
Program Requirements
Core Requirements (9 Credits)
Electives (6 Credits)
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Internet Programming Admission Information:
A student seeking admission to the program must fulfill all general requirements for admission to graduate study. In addition to meeting these criteria, all students must have either a grade point average of 3.0 in their undergraduate work or present a portfolio of professional work to be evaluated by the faculty of the Computer Science department.
All students are expected to complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better:
| CSC 202 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
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| CSC 522 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
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| CSC 302 | Data Structures | 4 |
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| CSC 523 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
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| CSC 321 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
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| CSC 520 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
One or more of the above prerequisite courses may be waived for students who have completed equivalent coursework at an accredited institution and have earned a B or better. Prerequisite courses do not count towards the certificate.
All students must have at least nine credits in undergraduate mathematics courses.
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