Computer Programmer - Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility

College of Computer & Information Technology

CMPRG-CT

Effective Catalog Term: Fall 2020 (580) through Present (CIP#0511020200)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2020 (580). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

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

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

Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This certificate is designed to further develop student proficiency in programming by giving students the opportunity to complete multiple programming languages. These programming languages have been identified as those needed for students to enter the job market as an entry-level programmer. Also, the Java programming language courses provide students the ability to prepare for 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.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Perform data file activities.
Perform analysis activities.
Perform program design activities.
Perform coding activities.
Perform testing activities.
Perform user-training activities.
Perform implementation activities.
Perform user-support activities.
Perform evaluation activities.
Demonstrate general organizational computing workplace competencies.
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 33 credits

Credits 33

CGS 1309

Computer and Information Technology Concepts (Active)

COP 1000 ^*

Introduction to Computer Programming (Active)

CGS 1560

Computer Operating Systems (Active)

CGS 1831

Web Foundations/Essentials (Active)

COP 2250

Java Programming I (Active)

COP 2360

C# Programming I (Active)

CTS 2433

SQL Database Design & Programming (Active)

COP 2251

Java Programming II (Active)

COP 2362

C# Programming II (Active)

COP 2839

ASP.NET Programming with C# (Active)

CIS 2321

Systems Analysis and Design (Active)

^*Students should be comfortable with basic algebra and problem-solving tasks. It is recommended that students complete College Algebra (MAC 1105) before enrolling in COP 1000.

Total: 33

Notes

Fully Online