Computer Information Systems: Application Developer Skills Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code # CRT.00366

The Microsoft .NET framework is a common environment for building, deploying, and running web services and web applications in the Windows environment. This certificate is designed to introduce the student to the top four programming languages used in software development today. The student will use the new Visual Studio.NET, which is a common development environment for the new .NET Framework. The .NET Framework provides a feature-rich application execution environment, simplified development, and easy integration between a number of different development languages.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion. All program required courses must have been completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

CIS 129 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credits: 3
CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3

Total Credits: 6

Winter Semester

Select two courses.

CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
CIS 211 - Introduction to C++ Credits: 2
CIS 223 - Introduction to C# Credits: 3
CIS 238 - JavaScript Credits: 3
CIS 290 - Object-Oriented Programming With Java Credits: 3

Total Credits: 5-6

Spring Semester

Select two courses not previously taken.

CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
CIS 211 - Introduction to C++ Credits: 2
CIS 223 - Introduction to C# Credits: 3
CIS 238 - JavaScript Credits: 3
CIS 290 - Object-Oriented Programming With Java Credits: 3

Total Credits: 5-6

Program Total: 17-18 Credits

NOTE: There is only one two credit course option, making the total credits 17-18.

Industry Certifications

Courses in this program will help prepare students to obtain industry certifications including: PCEP™, PCAP or PCPP

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certificaton has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.