2023-2024 Catalog

Software Development Certificate of Proficiency

Program Description

The Software Development Certificate of Proficiency focuses on frontend and backend development of software in the field of Information Technology. Courses includes Programming I, prepares students for exams like Microsoft Python Certification Exam 98-381 and PCAP 31-02 (Certified Associate in Python Programming Certification). The second course, Programming II, prepares students for exams like CPA (C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification) and CPP (C++ Certified Professional Programmer Certification). Students will be required to complete a course on Web Development for this certification to understand the working of frontend (HTML, CSS and JavaScript). Students are also expected to complete a course in Linux/ Unix Operating System and understand how commands are developed using C programming language in this program. Credits earned in this program apply to the Computer Information Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree.

General Requirements

  • This certificate requires successful completion of 15 credit hours.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

 

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

CS 1404Programming I

4

CS 2024Web Development

4

CS 2124Programming II

4

CS 2313Linux/Unix Operating System

3

Total Credit Hours: 15