Programming
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Programming is designed to prepare the student to work in the programming field. Courses focus on programming theory, Java programming, Visual Basic programming, and web programming.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Programming (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5047
Total credits required
21-26
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Define terms related to microcomputer usage and applications.
- Identify microcomputer hardware and software components.
- Apply microcomputer operation skills: care and handling of diskettes, powering up the computer, keyboarding (required speed development: 25 words per minute), and powering down the computer.
- Evaluate and select microcomputer hardware and software for specific applications.
- Describe basic graphics, sound, process control, and other special capabilities of a microcomputer.
- Use SQL programming language to interpret data in a relational database.
- Describe the components and techniques of structured programming.
- Explain program business and structure using logic tools.
- Describe advanced programming techniques.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,970
There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Computer Programmers
- Software Developers, Applications
- Software Developers, Systems Software
- Web Developers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Prerequisite
Students selecting CSC110 in the Required Courses area must complete MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122.
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
+ MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR
Permission of Instructor 0-5
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS119DO or CIS276DA or CIS276DB |
Introduction to Oracle: SQL or MySQL Database or SQL Server Database | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS159 | Visual Basic Programming I | 3 | |||
| CIS162AD | C#: Level I | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS163AA or CSC110 |
Java Programming: Level I or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | CS or CS | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS225AB or CSC205 |
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | None or CS | 3 | ||
| CIS259 or CIS262AD or CIS263AA |
Visual Basic Programming II or C# Level II or Java Programming: Level II | 3 |
Course Area Key
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=184487.
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