Enhance Your Major:
Requirements for the CS Certificate

Whether you are majoring in a physical, biological or social science, you can enhance your career with a background in computer systems.

The Computer Sciences Certificate is a program designed to enhance and validate your computer-savvy knowledge for your future in graduate school and/or the job market.

Compared to a Computer Sciences major, the Certificate requires fewer courses and offers more flexibility in choosing courses.

All undergraduates and special students are eligible for a Computer Science Certificate, except those who major in Computer Sciences or Electrical and Computer Engineering.

To earn a Computer Science Certificate, a student must complete 6 Computer Science courses with a minimum grade of C, including the following:

• CS302 and CS367 (or equivalent transfer or AP credits)
• at most 4 courses below the 400 level, excluding CS304, CS368, CS371, CS250 and CS298
• at least 2 courses at the 400 level or above, excluding CS550 and CS699,
• at least 50% of the credits must be in residence here at UW-Madison & non-graded (S/U) courses cannot be used.