Gateway to Digital Technology Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online, SDBOR System Certificate

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Sungyong Jung, Department Head
McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Daktronics Engineering Hall 214
605-688-4526

Program Information

The Gateway to Digital Technology Certificate provides a jump start for students with a career interest in digital technology, including disciplines like computer science, information systems, networking, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, web development, health informatics, and data analytics. Through this program, students will explore programming, emerging technologies, and key ethical issues in tech, while building a strong foundation in math and problem-solving skills.

Course Delivery Format

The program provides courses online and face-to-face on campus.

Requirements for Gateway to Digital Technology Certificate: 12-14 Credits

CSC 150 - Computer Science I (COM) [HSDC] Credits: 3
or CSC 115 - Test-Driven Software Development Credits: 3
or CSC 155 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 2
or CSC 155L - Introduction to Computer Science Lab Credits: 1
or CSC 170 - Programming for Engineers and Scientists Credits: 2
or CSC 170L - Programming for Engineers and Scientists Lab Credits: 1
or INFO 101 - Introduction to Informatics [HSDC] Credits: 3
CENG 142 - Introduction to Digital Systems [HSDC] Credits: 2
and CENG 142L - Introduction to Digital Systems Lab [HSDC] Credits: 1
or CSC 101 - Digital Humanities [HSDC] Credits: 3
or CSC 134 - Introduction to Cyber [HSDC] Credits: 3
or CSC 147 - Survey of Artificial Intelligence [HSDC] Credits: 3
or CSC 163 - Hardware, Virtualization, and Data Communication [HSDC] Credits: 3
MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3 or higher MATH course
INFO / PHIL 102 - Data Ethics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
or PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
or PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
or SOC 285 - Society and Technology [HSDC] Credits: 3