Informatics ,Certificate
Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Mining, Human-Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, User Interface, computing
The discipline of informatics makes connections between the work that people do and technology that can support that work.
In the certificate program in informatics, students learn to use computer technology to gather, synthesize, store, visualize and interpret information. These skills are critical to a wide variety of disciplines.
Students gain an understanding of the capabilities and technologies of informatics as applied to domain-specific problems in their field of study.
Students who complete the certificate are able to understand and use methods for the basic computational principles behind the operation of communication, networking and interaction; decision-making and problem-solving; modeling, inference and visualization; representing, creating and running routine activities; and storing, indexing and retrieving information.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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This certificate requires 21 credit hours of coursework, of which at least 12 must be upper division. Students complete 15 credit hours of required courses and select six credit hours of elective coursework. All courses must be passed with a "C" or better. At least 12 credit hours must be completed in residency at ASU.
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CPI 101: Introduction to Informatics
(QTRS)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 200: Mathematical Foundations of Informatics
(MATH)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 220: Applied Data Structures and Algorithms
or
CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms
CPI 220 is only offered in the fall semester.
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 350: Evaluation of Informatics Systems
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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IEE 380: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving
(QTRS)
or
STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics
(QTRS)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 484, CPI 494, and CSE 394 require advisor approval
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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ASU degree-seeking students
The undergraduate certificate in informatics is available to all students who are in good standing at ASU and who have completed CSE 205, MAT 242 and MAT 243 with a grade of "C" or higher. This certificate also may be used by interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Arts students as part of their degree program.
Nondegree-seeking students
Applicants with or without a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for and receive this certificate through the Pathways for the Future program. Applicants must have completed the following courses, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C" or higher (scale is 4.00 = "A").
CSE 205 Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
MAT 242 Elementary Linear Algebra
MAT 243 Discrete Mathematical Structures
Applicants who have taken these courses at another institution should use the Transfer Guide course search to determine whether a transfer course can fulfill the prerequisite course requirements. Applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree should apply to ASU and this certificate program as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Use computational principles for information-based decision-making and problem solving.
- Apply computational principles to the operation of storing, indexing and retrieving information in informatics applications.
Graduates who have completed this certificate should be in high demand within the software industry and in government, education, science, medicine and other fields that make use of computer technology. The certificate's applied and user-oriented focus makes graduates attractive to such employers.
Computing and Informatics Program
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CTRPT 105
SCAI.Undergrad.Admission@asu.edu
480-965-3199
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
