The Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Programming Basics offers the fundamental core courses in Computer Science. The core courses give the student a well-rounded basic understanding of computer application development. Students completing this certification will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in occupations such as network administration support, entry software developer, and software testing.
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Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Programming Basics is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Pre-Program Courses
Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS90 | Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency) | 2 |
| MTH60 | Algebra I (or placement in higher math course) | 4 |
| WR90R | Academic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course) | 4 |
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CS160 | Computer Science Orientation | 4 |
| MTH86 | Computer Technology Mathematics | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Winter | ||
| CS161 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS162 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Plan, write and debug software applications within multiple programming environments.
- Apply project life cycle concepts to assist in finding solutions to business needs.
- Research, interpret, and communicate technical information in written, graphic, diagrammatic, electronic and oral forms.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently or in a group environment with sensitivity to needs of customers and coworkers.