2022-23 Course Catalog

Computer Software Certificate

Overview

About the Program

Mixture of core programming and applications classes with business, communications, management, and general studies courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Learn how to build the computer applications that businesses require to present information to both employees and customers in an easy-to-use manner; acquire application development skills; work with development tools to create programs that can be used locally, on a computer network, and accessed via the Internet; learn basic database design techniques.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
  • Build software applications using current scripting and development languages.
  • Recognize and mitigate various types of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in various environments.
  • Install, configure and use various operating systems.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of legal and ethical standards related to the IT profession.
  • Develop GUI based applications that utilize standard Windows controls, database access, and error handling.
  • Create web applications that allow users to create, retrieve, update, and delete data stored in a database.
  • Design and implement a database (including triggers, stored procedures, and views) using current Database Server.
  • Design and develop mobile applications.
  • Analyze and develop object-oriented based applications.
  • Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
  • Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
  • Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
  • Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
  • Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
  • Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals

Occupational Certification Opportunities

  • CompTIA A+

Application Requirements

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
  • Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

     

Career Opportunities

  • Consultant
  • Systems Development
  • Technical Support
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer

Curriculum

The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

CIT1351IT Essentials

3

CIT1100Intro to Programming Concepts w/Python

3

OIS1240Computer Applications

3

ENG1000English Composition I

3

CIT1000Introduction to Information Technology

3

Second Semester

CIT1370Computer Security Fundamentals

3

PSY1100Introduction to Psychology

3

CIT1701Intro to Logic and Visual Programming

3

CIT1200Web Application Development

3

MTH1245College Algebra

3

Total Credit Hours: 30