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

CIT1351	IT Essentials	3
CIT1100	Intro to Programming Concepts w/Python	3
OIS1240	Computer Applications	3
ENG1000	English Composition I	3
CIT1000	Introduction to Information Technology	3

Second Semester

CIT1370	Computer Security Fundamentals	3
PSY1100	Introduction to Psychology	3
CIT1701	Intro to Logic and Visual Programming	3
CIT1200	Web Application Development	3
MTH1245	College Algebra	3

Total Credit Hours: 30