Computer Information Systems: Computer Programming Certificate
Program code: CISP-CC
Locations: Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Tunxis
Program Description
The Computer Programming certificate educates students in the areas of programming and systems design. Courses are designed to educate students for positions in the industry and provide a solid foundation for continuation in our two-year associate degree in Computer Information Systems Technology.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the use of objects in application programs.
- Define and implement efficient object-oriented solutions using C++, JAVA, and Visual Basic, Python, or others.
- Write, compile, and execute programs using a programming language.
- Create applications using object-oriented features.
- Use inheritance and interfaces to create robust, reusable, programming code.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of relational database concepts.
- Preparedness to advance one’s career, or move on to more advanced study in MIS, CIS, or related fields.
Certificate Requirements
CSC 1201 Introduction to Programming and CSC 2213 Object Oriented Programming are not allowed in this program. Students are encouraged to take CSC 1211 Java I or other programming language.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CIS 1001 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| or CIS 1141 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Java I | ||
| Visual Basic | ||
| Python Fundamentals | ||
| CSC 2235 | Introduction to Database Design | 3 |
| Choose three of the following directed electives: | 9-10 | |
| Client-Side Web Development | ||
| Mobile Device Programming | ||
| Programming Mobile Devices I | ||
| Python Fundamentals | ||
| Visual Basic | ||
| Java I | ||
| Java II | ||
| C++ Programming | ||
or CIS 2144 | Systems Analysis and Design | |
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |
Total Credits: 18