Foundations of Mobile App Development

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in the Foundations of Mobile App Development prepares students for employment in entry-level coding, programming, and software development positions with foundational experience in a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows and web app development. Courses in this certificate can apply toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mobile App Development and Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Mobile App Development.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Foundations of Mobile App Development (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5793
Total credits required
18-21
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students should consult with a Department Advisor in arranging their schedules.

Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

What You'll Learn
  • Design and develop a user interface that utilizes professional UI/UX principles. (CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS162AD, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS165DB, CIS165DC)
  • Design and develop applications that meet the client's needs utilizing the appropriate controls for the appropriate platform. (CIS105, CIS133DA, CIS162AD, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS165DB, CIS165DC)
  • Develop effective, efficient, tested code that meets specifications. (CIS105, CIS133DA, CIS162AD, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS165DB, CIS165DC)
  • Analyze problems using critical thinking skills and design program solutions. (CIS105, CIS133DA, CIS162AD, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS165DB, CIS165DC)
  • Research and evaluate professional resources to effectively apply them to a problem. (CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS165DB, CIS165DC)
  • Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior. (CIS133DA)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:18-21
CIS105Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR
Permission of Program Director, Department or Division Chair (0)0-3
 
CIS120DFIntroduction to Adobe Photoshop3
CIS133DAInternet/Web Development Level I3
CIS162ADC#: Level I3
CIS165Introduction to IOS Application Development3
CIS165DAIntroduction to Android Application Development3
 
CIS165DBC#/VB.NET: Windows 8 App Development (3) OR
CIS165DCXamarin/C# Cross Platform Development (3)3

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