Informatics (Certificate)
Informatics (Certificate)
The Graduate Certificate in Informatics is a graduate level non-degree program for accelerating credentials of post-baccalaureate professionals in the area of informatics. The students will become proficient in programming for interfacing real-world systems involving networking, databases, and cloud platforms. All the courses from this graduate certificate program are fully transferable into the Master of Science in Informatics.
Graduate certificates in Cyber Security and Informatics may not share hours amongst each other. After completing both certificates, students have 6 hours remaining to complete the MS in Informatics degree: either 6 hours of thesis (for those selecting a thesis option) or 6 hours of designated electives (coursework option).
This certificate is delivered in a hybrid format.
Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Step #3: Admission Requirements & Courses
Click here to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements for graduate admission to UTRGV and, in addition, the requirements listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or a bachelor’s degree in another field. Students admitted with a non-cyber security degree may be required to complete leveling coursework.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours (waived for applicants having a graduate degree in a related area).
- A letter of intent detailing professional goals & reasons for pursuing a graduate certificate.
- Resume.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
To view a list of application deadlines and program contacts for our traditional programs, click here.
For estimated costs visit Tuition and Fees.
Click here to view the course requirement from the current catalog.
