This certificate program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer science, information technology, and related disciplines. Hands-on assignments will emphasize computer science principles, programming, and problem-solving skills. Major topics include programming language concepts, data structures, algorithms, and secure design. This comprehensive program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of information and computer sciences.
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The certificate program goal is Career Technical Education (CTE) with emphasis on careers in the field of computer science. The program is not selective and does not have any mandatory fees.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
The associated occupations related to the program include Web Developer Web and Digital Interface Designer, Database Administrator, Computer Programmer, and Blockchain Engineer. All the annual openings for these computer programming related occupations have entry-level wages above the California Family Needs Calculator hourly wage (living wage) for one adult ($20.63/hour in Orange County). Typical entry-level hourly wages are in a range between $23.61 and $34.95. (Center of Excellence, Program Endorsement Brief, October 2023).
Program completers are anticipated to acquire competencies in the areas of various programming languages, software development methodologies, technology tools, design and management of information systems, design and implementation of secure software and systems, and to develop software applications and systems that adhere to industry standards and best practices.
There are eight (8) required courses and one (1) elective required for a total of nine (9) classes. Students may choose one elective from the two in the program.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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ICS C120 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | S1 |
ICS C123 | Fundamental Data Structures | 3 | S1 |
ICS C141 | Concepts of Programming | 3 | S2 |
CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | S2 |
ICS C230 | Secure Coding and Design | 3 | S3 |
ICS C240 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | 3 | S3 |
ICS C250 or CIS C157 | Object-Oriented Programming or Introduction to Python | 3 | S4 |
ICS C265 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | S4 |
CIS C285 or CIS C290 | Data Governance, Privacy, and Policies or Data Science and Machine Learning | 3 | S4 |
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