Computer Information Systems Certificate


A Certificate program in Computer Information Systems is available for those students who do not wish to work toward a degree. The following is a list of courses which a student must take in order to be eligible for the Certificate. Students with experience in the computer field may be excused from specific required courses, but will have to take replacement courses in their stead.

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Computer Programming and Information Systems | David S. Gerstl | cpis@farmingdale.edu | 934-420-2190

Fall 2026

Subject to revision

BCS 120 Foundations of Computer Programming I 3
BCS 160 Computers, Society, and Technology 3
BCS 215 UNIX Operating System 3
BCS 230 Foundations of Computer Programming II 3
BCS 260 Data Base 3
BCS 262 Data Communications 3
BCS 300 Management Information Systems 3
BCS 301 Systems Analysis and Design 3
BCS/BUS elective 3
BUS 109 Management Theories and Practices 3
BUS 101 Accounting I 3

Curriculum Summary

Total Required Credits: 33

Last Modified 10/22/26