Computer Programming

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Programming is meant to prepare students for entry-level computer programming positions.

Students who complete the Computer and Information Sciences program will be able to:

1. Technological Awareness: Students will be able to evaluate and apply appropriate technology to support specific business activities and business solutions.
2. Critical Thinking: Students will be able to analyze specific business or information technology problems or situations and identify possible solutions, including predictive analysis, synthesis of information, resourcefulness, and troubleshooting. 
3. Communication: Students will be able to choose the appropriate mode of communication for a specific situation and then communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions through effective written and oral communication.

It is expected that this award will have 20 completers annually. 

The Computer and Information Sciences program prepares students for careers in computer information sciences, software applications, computer software development, computer programming.

Preparing students for employment in the rapidly expanding field of Computer and Information Sciences requires skills to function effectively in various occupations and professions requiring computers. The curriculum focuses on the use and functioning of the computer and relates the general study of the computer with studies of specific languages, enabling the student to combine computer hardware and software to process data into information. Upon completion of this curriculum, the student should have the capability to apply computer technology to diverse business and professional environments and be qualified for employment as an entry-level programmer in the computer and information sciences industry or transfer to 4-year institution.

The goals of the Computer and Information Sciences program are to prepare students to: 

1. apply computer technology to diverse business and professional environments,
2. qualify for employment as an entry-level programmer in the computer and information sciences industry,
3. transfer to a 4-year institution, and/or
4. build skills of current workers that align with industry demands.

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR

CISC 112 – Introduction to Computer Science with Visual Programming, or          4.0

CISC 106 – Introduction to Computer Science                                                                4.0

CISC 210 – System Analysis and Design                                                                            3.0

Select 8 units from the following:

CISC 179 - Introduction to Python Programming                                                           4.0

CISC 190 – Java Programming                                                                                             4.0

CISC 192 - C/C++ Programming                                                                                           4.0

CISC 193 - Microsoft C# Software Engineering 1                                                            4.0

Recommended Sequence: 

Fall, Year 1 – CISC 112 or CISC 106

Spring, Year 1 – Electives (8 units)  

Fall, Year 2 – CISC 210