Program Focus: STEM
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Web Development
What You’ll Learn You’ll develop a foundation in the technologies and principles used to build websites and web applications. Coursework will introduce you to web programming, website structure, development processes, and the tools used to create interactive online experiences. You’ll learn how to approach web development as a problem-solving process—from understanding requirements and planning a…
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Software Systems
What You’ll Learn Through the Software Systems Certificate, you’ll develop an understanding of fundamental software concepts and the processes used to create and maintain software solutions. Your coursework will introduce you to programming and software development concepts while helping you understand how individual components work together as part of larger systems. You’ll build skills in…
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Pre-Health
What You’ll Learn Your coursework will depend on your intended professional program, but the Pre-Health Certificate provides a strong foundation in the sciences and other areas commonly required for professional-school admission. Depending on your career goal, your academic plan may include biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology, sociology, or other…
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Interactive Design
What You’ll Learn As an Interactive Design student, you’ll explore the principles behind creating digital experiences that are visually engaging, functional, and meaningful. You’ll consider how design elements, technology, content, and interaction work together to communicate information and guide users through an experience. You’ll learn to approach design challenges from the perspective of the audience,…
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Game Development
What You’ll Learn As a Game Development student, you’ll explore the technical processes involved in creating interactive games and digital experiences. You’ll build an understanding of how programming and software development principles can be applied to game mechanics, interactions, systems, and other components of a playable experience. You’ll learn to approach development challenges systematically, breaking…
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Game Design
What You’ll Learn As a Game Design student, you’ll explore the principles that turn an idea into an interactive experience. You’ll examine how game mechanics, rules, objectives, storytelling, visual design, user experience, and technology work together to create games that are engaging and meaningful. You’ll develop the ability to think creatively while approaching design challenges…
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Fundamentals of Software Development
What You’ll Learn As a Software Development student, you’ll build an understanding of the fundamental concepts behind computer programming and software creation. You’ll learn how programmers break complex problems into manageable components and use logical and computational thinking to develop solutions. Through your coursework, you’ll develop foundational programming skills while learning how to write, organize,…
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Computer Networking
What You’ll Learn As a Computer Networking student, you’ll explore the fundamental technologies and concepts that allow computers, devices, applications, and systems to communicate. You’ll develop an understanding of network architecture, connectivity, communication protocols, and the components that work together to create reliable network environments. Through your coursework, you’ll learn to approach networking challenges by…
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Bioinformatics Research
What You’ll Learn As a Bioinformatics Research student, you’ll explore how biological questions can be investigated through computational and data-driven approaches. You’ll develop an understanding of the types of biological information researchers work with and how computational tools can help organize, analyze, and interpret that information. You’ll build skills in working with biological datasets while…
