Programming Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two or three semester) Certificate in Programming and enter the workforce. Students explore programming, databases, and computer sciences. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment positions in a business environment that requires programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or other programming languages. It includes courses in a combination of computer information systems as well as computer science. The  best job placement has been with students who already have a degree in any field.

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First Semester

CIS 1045	Intro to Desktop Database	3
CSC 1060	Computer Science I: (Language)	4
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester Note:  CSC 1060 and CSC 1061 must be taken in the same computer language. Students should not take more than 2 programming courses in a semester. CSC 2065 is not considered a programming course.

Second Semester

CSC 1061	Computer Science II: (Language)	4
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester Note:  CSC 1060 and CSC 1061 must be taken in the same computer language. Students should not take more than 2 programming courses in a semester. CSC 2065 is not considered a programming course.

Total Credit Hours: 20

Important Program Notes:

A minimum of 2 programming languages are required, 3 are preferred.

You must complete a minimum of 9 credits of Computer Science (CSC) courses at the 2000 level to complete this certificate.

CSC 2065 and CSC 2025 may be taken but are primarily for transfer students. Learning more languages will better prepare a student for the workforce.