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

  1. Demonstrate the use of objects in application programs.
  2. Define and implement efficient object-oriented solutions using C++, JAVA, and Visual Basic, Python, or others.
  3. Write, compile, and execute programs using a programming language.
  4. Create applications using object-oriented features.
  5. Use inheritance and interfaces to create robust, reusable, programming code.
  6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of relational database concepts.
  7. 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.

Required Courses
CIS 1001Introduction to Computers3
or CIS 1141 Introduction to Management Information Systems
Choose one of the following:3
Java I
Visual Basic
Python Fundamentals
CSC 2235Introduction to Database Design3
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
Systems Analysis and Design
Total Credits18-19

Total Credits: 18