Computer Information Systems-Software Developer Certificate
The Microcomputer Programmer/Analyst Certificate provides a foundation in skills needed to analyze business problems and develop software solutions using current industry standard development tools. The certificate provides an academic credential reflecting enhanced job skills for those seeking advancement in their information services career or for individuals with a prior degree in another discipline seeking a career change.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 5180; State CIP Code 11.0201)
First Semester
| CS 134 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 |
| WEB 110 | HTML and CSS | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Second Semester
| CS 200 | Concepts of Programming Algorithms Using C++* | 4 |
| or CS 201 | Concepts of Programming Algorithms using C#* | |
| or CS 205 | Concepts of Programming Algorithms using Java* | |
| Note: Transfer students should take the language that transfers to their chosen school. Java or C# is recommended for most career students. | ||
| CIS 162 | Database Programming* | 4 |
| CIS 204 | UNIX Scripting and Utilities* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Third Semester
| CS 235 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++* | 4 |
| or CS 236 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C#* | |
| or CIS 240 | Advanced Topics in Java* | |
| CIS 242 | Introduction to System Design and Analysis* | 3 |
| CIS 275 | Web-Enabled Database Programming* | 4 |
| CIS 260 | Database Management* | 4 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Total Program Hours: 33