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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.

FYE1110

First Year Experience is required for all students no later than first year, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.


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
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