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Program Requirement

Computer Gaming, Certificate

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Program details

Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027
Plan Code: ESSCICERT

Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours

The certificate in computer gaming requires 18 credit hours, including 12 upper-division credit hours. Students will complete nine credit hours of core courses (including a final capstone project) and nine credit hours of elective courses. All courses must be passed with a "C" or better. Students need to allow at least three years to complete the certificate program due to the prerequisite structure.

Computer Gaming Certificate Requirements
CPI 111 Game Development I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
CPI 211 Game Development II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
CPI 441 Gaming Capstone
CPI 441 is only offered in Spring semesters
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3

CPI 411 is only offered in the spring semester. CPI 421 is only offered in the fall semester. CPI 462 and SER 431 are offered infrequently.

9 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 9
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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