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2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Program Map: Information Technology Certificate, Programming Option


This program map is an example of how you can complete this certificate in four semesters.  See an academic advisor for a customized program map that works for you.  To earn this certificate, you must achieve a minimum 2.0 (‘C’) grade point average on the courses listed below.

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for certificate completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications   3
CSYS 1203 - Introduction to Computer Programming   3
Total Credit Hours 6

Milestones

  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSCI 1263 - Network Fundamentals   3
CSCI 2283 - Visual Basic   3
CSYS 1013 - HTML and CSS   3
CSYS 2613 - C# Programming   3
Total Credit Hours 12

Milestones

  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSCI 2473 - C Language   3
CSCI 2843 - C++ Programming Language   3
Select one course from the following:
CSYS 2413 - Advanced JAVA  
CSYS 2503 - ASP.NET  
CSYS 2783 - Advanced C# Programming  
3
Total Credit Hours 9

Milestones

  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
  • If entering the workforce after graduation, visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSCI 2133 - Introduction to JAVA   3
CSYS 2643 - Database Design and SQL   3
Select two courses from the following:
CSCI 2683 - Data Structures  
CSCI 2983 - Information Technology Capstone/Internship  
CSYS 2413 - Advanced JAVA  
CSYS 2503 - ASP.NET  
CSYS 2783 - Advanced C# Programming  
CSYS 2853 - Ruby  
6
Total Credit Hours 12

Milestones

  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation and to discuss how these courses can also be applied toward the requirements for another certificate or degree.