Java Programmer Certificate

JP11

Program Description

The purpose of this certificate is to provide learning opportunities which develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Java programming theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a technical certificate of credit in Java Programming. Students applying to this program must complete CIST 1001 or successful completion of an exemption exam. All prerequisite courses for this program must be met through exemption testing, transfer credit or course completion. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in Computer Programming.

View the Java Programmer Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the Computer Programming degree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for this certificate.

Employment Opportunities

Programmer for Java platform

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (22 Credits)

CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development Credit hours: 3
CIST 1510 - Web Development I Credit hours: 3
CIST 2371 - Java Programming I Credit hours: 4
CIST 1220 - Structured Query Language (SQL) Credit hours: 4
CIST 2372 - Java Programming II Credit hours: 4
CIST 2373 - Java Programming III Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: 22

Suggested First Semester classes:

CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development Credit hours: 3

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information. Discuss program language elective selection with the program advisor.