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Software Development Fundamentals (SDF)

Certificate Program

Program Overview

This certificate will offer a beginning pathway for students to begin a career in software development by establishing basic skill sets for developing business computer applications. Students will be able to complete this short-term certificate, get a job, and then continue to earn credit hours towards the Associate of Applied Science: Electronic Media.

Program Outcomes

  1. Understand users’ needs and then design, test, and develop software to meet those needs.
  2. Create a variety of models and diagrams (such as flowcharts) that instruct programmers how to write the software code.
  3. Document every aspect of the application or system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades.
  4. Collaborate with other computer specialists to create optimum software.

Class Sequence

Code Course Title Credits
Year 1 Fall Semester
CPT1100 Introduction to Computers/OS 4
CPT1119 Multimedia Design & Development 3
CPT1117 Visual Basic Programming 4
Spring Semester
CPT2247 C++ Programming 3
CPT1136 Database Management 3
CPT2250 Mobile Web Applications 3
Total Credit Hours 20