Software engineering

Sacramento State · Sacramento

Concentrate Computer Science BS electives in software requirements, project management, testing, and a selected technical area.

Tuition: See program costs
Format: On campus; course availability varies
Length / pace: 12 units; some units may overlap the Computer Science BS

Optional certificate for students enrolled in the Computer Science major

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Software engineering

Undergraduate academic certificate within the Computer Science BS · Sacramento State

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Ask the Computer Science advisor how certificate courses fit the current BS degree plan and course schedule.

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A possible next step is not a guaranteed transfer, admission, license, or job offer.

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RequiredThis optional certificate is described as an add-on for students enrolled in the Computer Science BS major; it is not presented as a stand-alone entry credential. Meet with an academic advisor.Source

Confirm with schoolCourse cancellations and schedule conflicts can affect completion; confirm current offerings with the department.Source

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What still needs confirmation

Campus admission and Computer Science major admission requirements are separate and are not reproduced here. No employment or graduate-admission outcome is guaranteed.

Requirements can change. Confirm current details with the school before applying.

Requirements and course information

See Sacramento State tuition and fees · 12 units; some units may overlap the Computer Science BS

Required: This optional certificate is described as an add-on for students enrolled in the Computer Science BS major; it is not presented as a stand-alone entry credential. Meet with an academic advisor.
Confirm with school: Course cancellations and schedule conflicts can affect completion; confirm current offerings with the department.

All 12 certificate units are listed. This certificate is part of Computer Science BS study and does not itself establish admission to the major.

CSC 170: Software Requirements and Specification (Required certificate course)
CSC 171: Software Engineering Project Management (Required certificate course)
CSC 179: Software Testing and Quality Assurance (Required certificate course)
CSC 154 / 174 / 176 / 177: Choose one: Computer System Attacks and Countermeasures; Advanced Database Management Systems; Database Architecture and Optimization; or Data Analytics and Mining (Certificate elective options)

Sources

Sacramento State Certificate in Software Engineering: https://catalog.csus.edu/colleges/engineering-computer-science/computer-science/certificate-in-software-engineering/