Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Java Programmer Certificate (JP11)

The Java Programmer certificate provides the opportunity for students and IT professionals to add Java program language skills and object-oriented programming skills to their IT knowledge base. Completers of this certificate are Java Programmers.

NOTE: Program courses in Computer Information Systems require strong aptitudes for math, problem solving, critical thinking, listening, teamwork, and written direction.

Credits for CIST & CISM courses are awarded only for courses that have been completed within the last seven years. Any courses completed over seven years ago may be recommended by the program chair and approved by the Dean of the School of Business/Public Services if the student presents recent, documented, in-field experience or current software certification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as entry-level computer programmers.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 23 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

CIST 1510Web Development I

4

CIST 1220Structured Query Language

4

CIST 2371Java Programming I

4

CIST 2372Java Programming II

4

CIST xxxx
CIST Guided Elective

4