Computer Gaming ,Certificate
3-D Modeling, Game Design, Game Development, Game Engine, Software Development, Virtual Worlds, computing, graphics
If you love gaming and want to learn more about the programming behind it, this is the certificate program for you.
The computer gaming certificate program provides students with a game development skill set that they can apply to domain-specific applications in their major. The skill set includes architecture of game engines, art design and computer graphics for gaming, and game software development.
Students learn to apply gaming technology to the rapidly growing video game industry and to fields including business, medicine, geography, biotechnology and education. Examples of projects are:
- building a game that teaches linear algebra by incorporating trigonometric rules into the game design
- creating a game that teaches correct sentence construction to beginning learners of English
- creating a game to help patients with physical therapy
- creating an interactive virtual world for corporate training
- designing a game platform that incorporates geographic information systems
- inventing a surgical simulation to educate medical students
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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Students will complete nine credit hours of core courses (including a final capstone project) and nine credit hours of elective courses. The certificate requires 12 credit hours of upper-division coursework. All courses must be passed with a "C" or better. Students need to allow at least three years to complete the certificate program due to the prerequisite structure.
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CPI 111: Game Development I
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3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 211: Game Development II
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 441: Gaming Capstone
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CPI 441 is only offered in Spring semesters
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9 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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CPI 411 is only offered in spring semesters.CPI 421 is only offered in fall semesters. CPI 462 and SER 431 are offered infrequently.
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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The computer gaming certificate is open to any student admitted to an undergraduate degree program at ASU who is in good academic standing. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies can use this certificate as part of their degree program.
All students are eligible to take CPI courses alongside their major, but they must follow the course prerequisite structure. Students should note that some courses are offered only in fall or in spring, so it may take two years to complete the certificate coursework.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before an undergraduate degree is completed. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate 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:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply game development techniques in solving real-world problems in different application domains.
- Demonstrate the ability to create a portfolio of hands-on games and prototypes using state-of-the-art technology.
Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate. Those who add this computer gaming specialization as a complement to their major program of study may be more marketable to employers in the gaming industry.
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.
