The Department of Information Systems offers a credit certificate in Information Systems Security Professionals, which is designed to provide a solid foundation in information security for individuals seeking positions as information systems security professionals. The certificate addresses all classes of threats and countermeasures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of organizational information assets as well as privacy of personal information. The program includes a minimum of 18 units in CIS courses. Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

The Department of Information Systems offers a credit certificate in Information Systems Security Managers, which is designed to provide a solid foundation in information security for individuals seeking positions in managing, designing, and assessing an enterprise’s information security. The certificate addresses various aspects of enterprise-wide information systems security management. The program includes a minimum of 18 units in CIS and related courses. Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

The undergraduate credit certificate program in Human Resource Management is designed to prepare non-management option Business Administration majors and students in other majors for employment in human resources management positions and to provide working and professional people the human resource management knowledge necessary for rapid career advancement.

This certificate program is jointly sponsored by the College of Professional and Global Education and the Department of Management. Nonmatriculated students (those who are not formally admitted to the University) are eligible to enroll in the program through Open University enrollment with the consent of the instructors.

A minimum of 18 units is required: 12 units of required courses and 6 units of electives. Upon completion of all course requirements, participants will be awarded a Certificate in Human Resource Management, authorized by the Management Department and, when appropriate, the College of Professional and Global Education.

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic industries. The Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Informatics program is designed to prepare students to compete in the healthcare marketplace, to assume roles such as Healthcare Analyst and Data Analyst in the Healthcare Industry.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires upper-division standing in good academic standing.  Knowledge of Information and Technology Literacy or equivalency to CIS 1200/CS 1200: Information and Technology Literacy course is required.

Program Requirements

The program requires 12 semester units. Students must earn a minimum C grade point average to qualify for the certificate.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will be awarded an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Intelligence, authorized by the Department of Information Systems in the College of Business and Economics.

This certificate is designed to provide students with experience in applying geographic information systems (GIS) concepts and processes in supporting community engagement and planning activities.  Students will use GIS as part of the overall process of engaging with a community in identifying community issues, collecting data with, from, and about the community, analyzing that data, and presenting the analysis results in cartographically and culturally appropriate ways.

A total of 19 units in the following courses are required for the certificate.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis provides students with up-to-date theory and technology in spatial analysis, spatial visualization of analysis results, and geodata management to support spatial analysis.  This certificate prepares students for careers in GIS across many sectors, including governmental, non-profit, and corporate organizations.

A total of 22 units in the following courses are required for the certificate.

The undergraduate credit certificate program in General Management is designed to prepare non-management option Business Administration majors and students in other majors for employment in a general management position and to provide working and professional people the general management knowledge necessary for rapid career advancement.

Refer to Undergraduate Studies: General Information for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

This certificate program is jointly sponsored by College of Professional and Global Education and the Department of Management. Non-matriculated students (those who are not formally admitted to the University) are eligible to enroll in the program through Open University enrollment with the consent of the instructors.

A minimum of 18 units is required:  9 units of required courses and  9 units of electives. Upon completion of all course requirements, participants will be awarded a certificate in General Management, authorized by the Management Department and, when appropriate, the College of Professional and Global Education.

The certificate program in Food Science offered by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science is designed to educate Food Science and Technology students, Nutritional Science students, food industry professionals, nutritionists, and others about important food science principles in order to meet the increasing need for professionals trained in food science and food product development methods.

The program consists of a total of 19 units, plus 14 units of required prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in the certificate program. Students will qualify for the award of the Certificate in Food Science upon the successful completion of the required courses with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

The certificate program in Food Safety offered by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science is designed to educate Nutritional Science students, Food Science and Technology students, foodservice employees, nutritionists, and others about important food safety principles in order to meet the increasing need for professionals trained in food safety methods.

The program requires 19 units to complete. Students will qualify for the award of the Certificate in Food Safety upon the successful completion of the required courses with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

The Departments of Technology and Political Science offer an undergraduate credit certificate program in Fire Service Administration. This program is designed to offer fire department personnel who hold an associate degree an opportunity to continue their education. Coursework covers effective functioning in modern fire departments: planning, prevention and disaster administration, public administration, and personnel and budgeting administration.

The program contains a total of 15 units of upper-division course work: 12 units of required courses and 3 units of electives. Courses taken to meet the requirements of this program may also be applied toward the major in Fire Protection Administration and Technology, B.S. Refer to the Undergraduate Study chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

An associate degree (A.A. or A.S.), or its equivalent in a related subject, or employment in a fire protection-related position is a prerequisite to enrollment in the program.