Software Engineering Certificate
Advance Your Skills with Software Systems
Become a more versatile software engineer with a Software Engineering Certificate
from University of Houston-Clear Lake. This course of study will help you improve
and deepen your understanding of high-level languages and programming. We will equip
you with tools to understand software engineering fundamentals, apply core tenets of computer systems programming and design sustainable large programs.
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Demonstrate Technical Proficiency to Employers
This certificate from our College of Science and Engineering will prepare you to address
important aspects of software development including: developing your ability to communicate
ideas; develop and manage software products; and to understand the complexities of
building quality into a software product. This is the perfect program for you if you're
working a full-time job and want to deepen your education, but you don’t have the
ability to pursue a full graduate program.
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Admission Requirements
Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15 -
Spring
Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15 -
Summer*
Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Locations
UHCL Online
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
Accreditations and Distinctions
UHCL is one of only 10 U.S. universities with computing programs accredited under three different curriculum guidelines of ABET. The College of Science and Engineering's undergraduate degree programs in Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The undergraduate program in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The undergraduate programs in Occupational Safety and Health-Safety and Industrial Hygiene are accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Commission (ANSAC) of ABET.
Software Engineering Certificate Faculty
Sharon Andrews
Program Director and Professor of Software Engineering,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3867
Email: whites@uhcl.edu
Office: D105
Soma Datta
Associate Professor of Software Engineering,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3838
Email: datta@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 106