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Submitter's Information

Name

Gary Graves

Title

Professor

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Carlos Ayon

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Intelligent Systems Programming Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Programming (070710)

Projected Start Date

07/01/26

Catalog Description

The Intelligent Systems Programming Certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in the growing fields of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and intelligent systems development. This program provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems used in industries such as healthcare, finance, robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, and the Internet of Things (IoT). A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 23 - 25 units.

Enrollment Completer Projections

25-50

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Intelligent Systems Programming Certificate equips students with the technical skills and knowledge needed to develop artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and intelligent systems. This program prepares students for careers in AI-driven industries, including healthcare, finance, robotics, drones, IoT, and autonomous vehicles.

Through a combination of programming, cybersecurity, robotics, and cloud computing courses, students will gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing intelligent systems while also learning ethical considerations in AI deployment.

This program has an occupational goal, ensuring that graduates are workforce-ready for roles in AI programming, automation, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems development.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

23-25

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:    Write, test, and debug programs using programming languages and frameworks commonly used in intelligent systems development.

Outcome 2:    Design, develop, and optimize intelligent systems for applications such as robotics, drones, IoT devices, and autonomous systems. 

Outcome 3:    Demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations and best practices in deploying AI technologies.

Program Requirements

Course

Title

Units

Year/Semester

BUS 188 F

Introduction to the Internet of Things Product Development

3

Y1/S1

CIS 201 F

Introduction to Python Programming

3

Y1/S1

CYBR 106 F

Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

Y1/S1

CIS 210 F

Advanced Python Programming

3

Y1/S2

CIS 212 F

Robotic Programming

3

Y1/S2

CIS 230 F

PHP and MySQL Programming

3

Y2/S1

BUS 271 F

Leadership and Business Ethics

3

Y2/S1 - OR

CYBR 206 F

Ethical Hacking

3

Y2/S1 - OR

PHIL 160 F

Introduction to Ethics

3

Y2/S1

CIS 235 F

Introduction to Cloud Computing

3

Y2/S2

BUS 295 F

Business Internship

2-4

Y2/S2 - OR

CIS 295 F

Computer Information Systems Internship

2-4

Y2/S2

Supporting Documents

Orange County Regional Questions

District

NOCCCD

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

BUSINESS DIVISION

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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

25-50

Priority Sector

Information and Communication Technologies

Submission Details

Published at

02/26/25 - 03:37 PM

Last edited at

02/27/25 - 11:37 AM by Gary Graves

Status

Recommended

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