Computer Programming Certificate
Program Statement
A certificate in Computer Programming gives students mastery of basic programming concepts. The student becomes literate in at least three programming languages and achieves advanced mastery of more sophisticated concepts in at least one programming language.
Program Information
- Students who have earned credit at other institutions may be able to obtain transfer credit. Transfer credit approval for any Computer Information Systems (CIS or CIT) course must be approved by the Department Chair or by a full-time faculty member in the department.
- Students without basic computer skills should enroll in CIS 111 prior to enrolling in this certificate.
- Students should plan to spend large blocks of time developing proficiency.
Total credits:
15-19
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
CIS 150, 152 or CIS 159
+
3
First-semester Programming Language Elective
+
3
-
4
Computer Programming Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
9-11
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
CIS 150, 152 or CIS 159
+
3
Second-semester Programming Language Elective
+
3
-
4
Computer Programming Language Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
9-11