This certificate will provide the student with advanced programming techniques in HTML, C, C++, JAVA and Visual Basic. The student will design and code programs using advanced data structures with an emphasis on the development of web-based programs. Students continuing into a two-year degree program are advised to consult the requirements for either the CIS or BUS Applied Science degree programs. Students must have a programming background prior to enrolling in this certificate. Students must be proficient in C programming prior to enrolling in this certificate.

A Certificate is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.

First Semester

Course No.	Descriptive Title	Credit Hours
ENG 101	Composition I	3
CIS 100	CIS Introductory Seminar	1
CIS 215	Internet Programming Using JAVA	3
CIS 113	Visual Basic Programming	3
CIS 107	Conducting Business on the Internet	3
CIS 160	Career Seminar, Career Exploration (a)	2
TOTAL		15

Second Semester

Course No.	Descriptive Title	Credit Hours
CIS 126	UNIX/LINUX	3
CIS 214	C++ Object Oriented Programming	3
CIS 235	Advanced JAVA Programming	3
CIS 161	Career Seminar, Career Advancement (a)	2
Elective (b)		3
CIS 133 OR	Advanced Visual Basic OR
CIS 228	Web Administration	3
TOTAL		17
	TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	32

a. The cooperative education experience requires 10 hours per week of related work experience.

b. Students must select courses from ACC, BUS, CIS, MAT, or BUS 103.