Programming Certificate
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a 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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My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information please see your Academic Advisor.
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
Prior Learning eligible course
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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.