Programming — Technical (Certificate)

The Technical Option of the Computer Information Systems Programming certificate emphasizes C++ and web programming languages, as well as some general education courses. Graduates of this program may be employed as programmers using one of the following computer languages: C++, HTML/XTML, or JAVA if selected as a professional elective. Graduates will also have 25 to 28 credits toward the Computer Information Systems — Computer Science Option A.S. Degree or the Computer Information Systems — Networking Option A.S. degree.

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages; Depending on the elective track:
  • Analyze business problems through data analysis;
  • Create viable solutions through the use of technology;
  • Apply computer and networking methods, procedures and principles, and use equipment and software for the purpose of installing, troubleshooting and maintaining LANs (local area networks);
• Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means; and
• Transition into the Computer Information Systems A.S. degree program with either the networking or science option.