eSport Gaming Certificate

Contact

Associate Dean:

Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Practice

College of Professional Studies, rywillia@syr.edu

Program Director:
Steve Wallace, Professor of Practice

College of Professional Studies, swalla02@syr.edu

Program Questions, contact the College of Professional Studies at 315-443-9378, or email parttime@syr.edu

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Description

This certificate will prepare students to prepare for a development career in eSports. Students will be able to speak about the history, growth, and business of eSports, but will focus primarily on the game development aspects of multiplayer eSports. This certification can be for anyone wanting to work in the game development side of the eSport industry. You will also learn about the digital graphics, programming, multiplayer game design, and project movement.

Admission

Associate degree or 30 college credits.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired outcomes within realistic constraints.

2. Analyze and evaluate programming applications to ensure they are accurate, efficient, and meet required outcomes.

3. Exhibit the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems.

Requirements

18 Credits

SCP 220 - Basic Principles of Computer Programming
SCP 225 - Concepts in Digital Graphics
SCP 285 - Object-Oriented Programming
SCP 295 - Esports Fundamentals
SCP 405 - Programming in C++
SCP 435 - Multiplayer Game Design Competition
The certificate is administered by the College of Professional Studies. Each student should consult with their Academic Advisor to ensure certificate completion.