The computer programming certificate provides students with an understanding of how to design and develop programs in a variety of computer languages, including Javascript, Python, PHP, and Java.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

Learn and apply new technology and techniques to programming using Python, HTML/CSS, Java, and JavaScript.
Apply well-developed design and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate a firm understanding of the principles of programming and software design.
Convert software requirement into code.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Certificate of Computer Programming

Program Requirements

Certificates lead to associate and bachelor's degrees. For more information about which programs this certificate stacks into, visit the Programs List page.

This is an introductory certificate.

Certificate

15 CREDITS

Associate

60 CREDITS

Bachelor's

120 CREDITS

Certificate of Computer Programming

Course Code

Course Name

# of Credits

CS101

Intro to Programming

CS101 — 2 credits

Intro to Programming

This course provides an introduction to computer programming intended for people with no programming experience. This course is recommended for non-majors in order to get an overview of programming principles and techniques. This course covers the basics of programming in Python including elementary data types (numeric types, strings, lists, dictionaries and files), control flow, functions, objects, methods, fields, and mutability.

CIT160

Introduction to Programming

CIT160 — 3 credits

Introduction to Programming

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of computers and information technology. Students will learn the basics of computer hardware and the binary and hexadecimal number systems, design algorithms to solve simple computing problems, and will write computer programs using Boolean logic, control structures, and functions.

CS241

Survey Object-Oriented Programming/Data Structures

CS241 — 4 credits

Survey Object-Oriented Programming/Data Structures

This course provides an introduction to object-oriented programming and common data structures for those not requiring the depth of CS 165 and CS 235.

CS213

Web Engineering I

CS213 — 3 credits

Web Engineering I

Internet and web basics, web fundamentals, web browsers, web servers, and web terminology. This course teaches the concepts behind the fundamental tools used for building client-side web applications. It emphasizes client side programming standards and programming tools used to create dynamic web applications.

CS246

Software Design and Development

CS246 — 3 credits

Software Design and Development

Advanced object-oriented designs and software development.

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Bachelor's of Professional Studies

Students who complete an associate degree in family history research may continue on and earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.