Apple Mobile App Starter Certificate

This program prepares students to be able to have an entry-level position as a mobile app developer in an iOS (Apple device) environment.

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

CSC-120 Intro to Comp Sci & Object Oriented Prog Credits: 4
or
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts Credits: 3
or
CIT-113 Information Technology Problem Solving Credits: 3
CSC-129 Mobile App Development Credits: 3 *
Fall - Taught in class
Spring - Taught online
CSC-131 Introduction to Creating Mobile Apps Credits: 3 *
CIT-102 IT Career Exploration Credits: 1

Total Credits: 10

Semester 2

CSC-135 Design for Mobile Devices Credits: 3 *
NOTE: VMA-275 Interactive Design I can also satisfy this requirement
CSC-135 Taught in Spring Only
CSC-238 Programming for iOS I Credits: 3 *
Taught in Spring Only

Total Credits: 6

Semester 2 Advising Note

This certificate is intended to be completed in two semesters.

Suggested courses to take:

CSC-125 Python Programming Credits: 3
CSC-236 SQL Programming Credits: 3
CSC-239 JAVA Programming Credits: 4

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Tackle large problems by systematically breaking them down into smaller, more manageable problems.
Use their knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively adapt to change.
Utilize a foundation in programming practices and principles.
Utilize skills and competencies required to program basic iOS applications.
Utilize skills and competencies required to design basic mobile applications on several device platforms.

Career Outlook

This Certificate Program is designed to align with the needs specified by industry partners. This option will have stackable credentials ideal for the working professional who is not seeking a degree, but looking to enhance their existing information technology skills.