Certificate in Applied Sciences
Instructors in the Certificate in Applied Sciences Program are totally committed to helping students achieve more than they think they can. I obtained my certificate while working full time as a web designer and developer. I now have the skills to help me advance in my career.
—Rebecca Quillen Dornin, CAS ’06
The Certificate in Applied Sciences Program introduces you to basic courses in computer science, mathematics, and physics, as well as specialized courses of immediate relevance to today’s high technology industries. This academically challenging yet flexible curriculum will enhance your current career, or help you embark on a new one within the IT field.
The CAS can be completed entirely online.
Requirements
To earn the certificate, meet the following requirements.
- Complete eight courses (32 credits) according to your concentration requirements.
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Take all courses for graduate credit at Harvard Extension School or Summer School, and earn a B– or higher grade in each (B or higher in the three required for admission) and an overall GPA of 3.0. See Academic Standing and Enrollment.
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Complete at least three of the eight courses with Harvard-affiliated instructors.
- Complete the program within five years of the first course. If you are unable to complete the certificate within five years you are retired from the program.
Selecting Courses
To see how current course offerings fulfill requirements, use the certificate course search.
