Computer Programmer Specialist
Certificate
Take the fast track to becoming a computer programmer with this accelerated program, or enhance existing skills. Choose from concentrations in C programming, Visual Basic programming or web programming. Complete this program by taking classes in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTCMPPRGSP/CSG/**** (See concentration codes below)
What can I do with this certificate?
Career options: Become a C or Visual Basic programmer, or a web site designer, developer or administrator.
Academic options: Continue your studies by taking courses toward a Computer Programmer/Analyst or Associate of Science degree.
More Information: Review program costs, student debt, on-time graduation and more [view PDF].
Program Prerequisites and Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Choose one of the following concentrations: Department chair or faculty advisor approval is recommended in the selection of the program concentration. |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Programming in C (Concentration Code: CSPC) | ||
| Prerequisites for Concentration: | ||
| CIS 129 | Programming and Problem Solving I | 5 |
| CIS 131 | Programming and Problem Solving II | 4 |
| CIS 250 | Introduction to Assembly Language | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Core Concentration Courses | ||
| CIS 265 | The C Programming Language | 4 |
| CIS 269 | Data Structures | 5 |
| CIS 278 | C++ and Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CIS 279 | Java Programming | 5 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Programming in C Concentration Total | 30 | |
| Programming in Visual Basic: (Concentration Code: CSPV) | ||
| Prerequisites for Concentration: | ||
| CIS 129 | Programming and Problem Solving I | 5 |
| Recommended: CSA 101 Computer Fundamentals | 0-3 | |
| Subtotal | 5-8 | |
| Core Concentration Courses | ||
| CIS 141 | Introduction to VB.NET | 4 |
| CIS 162 | Database Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS 241 | Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming | 4 |
| CIS Department Elective Complete any CIS course 129 or higher including prerequisite courses |
3-5 | |
| Subtotal | 14-16 | |
| Programming in Visual Basic Concentration Total | 19-24 | |
| Programming for the Web: (Concentration Code: CSPW) | ||
| Prerequisites for Concentration: | ||
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS 119 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Core Concentration Courses | ||
| BUS 125 | eCommerce |
3 |
| CIS 121 | Web Publishing | 3 |
| CIS 265 | The C Programming Language | 4 |
| CIS 266 | CGI Programming with PERL | 3 |
| CIS 273 | Advanced Web Development | 4 |
| CIS 279 | Java Programming | 5 |
| DAR 112 | Graphic Design I | 4 |
| Subtotal | 26 | |
| Programming for the Web Concentration Total | 32 | |