Computer Programming Specialist - Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility

College of Computer & Information Technology

CPS-CT

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer and Info Tech
long.john@spcollege.edu


Dr. Mark McKinney
Dean, College of Computer and Info Tech
mckinney.mark@spcollege.ed


Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This certificate is designed to develop student proficiency in programming and to introduce the student to the variety of skills necessary to create dynamic Web content and transaction-based Web systems. On completion of the certificate, the student will be expected to enter the job market as an entry-level programmer. Also, on completion of the Java courses the student will be prepared for the Oracle Java Associate industry certification.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform data file activities
  2. Perform program design activities.
  3. Perform coding activities.
  4. Perform testing activities.
  5. Perform implementation activities.
  6. Develop an algorithm that solves a problem.

Admission Requirements

There are no admissions requirements for this program.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

Program Requirements

MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 9 credits
Credits 9
Introduction to Computer Programming (Active)
3
Web Foundations/Essentials (Active)
3
SQL Database Design & Programming (Active)
3
SUBPLAN
Select ONE subplan below
Credits 9
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
C++ Subplan (CPLUS) (Complete 9 credits)
Credits 0
Programming in C++ (Active)
3
Advanced C++ Programming (Active)
3
Systems Analysis and Design (Active)
3
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
C# Subplan (CSHARP) (Complete 9 credits)
Credits 0
C# Programming I (Active)
3
C# Programming II (Active)
3
ASP.NET Programming with C# (Active)
3
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
Java Subplan (JAVA) (Complete 9 credits)
Credits 0
Java Programming I (Active)
3
Java Programming II (Active)
3
Introduction to Android Programming (Active)
3
Total: 18

Notes

Fully Online