Native Mobile App Development

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Native Mobile App Development prepares students for employment in entry-level coding, programming, and software development positions with an emphasis on native iOS and Android mobile apps. This CCL will help students prepare to take the App Developer with Swift Certification Level 1 and Associate Android Developer certifications. 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
Native Mobile App Development (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5063
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.

Program requirements for CCL5834 Android Application Development and CCL5914 iOS Application Development CCL may be taken in the CCL 5063 Native Mobile App Development.

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. (CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
  • Design and develop applications that meet the client's needs utilizing the appropriate controls for the appropriate platform. (CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
  • Develop effective, efficient, tested code that meets specifications. (CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
  • Analyze problems using critical thinking skills and design program solutions. (CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
  • Research and evaluate professional resources to effectively apply them to a problem. (CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
  • Communicate in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner to function well in a diverse and collaborative team environment. (CIS265, CIS265DA)
  • Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior. (CIS163AA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
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
 
CIS150Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
CIS156Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
CIS159Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR
CIS162ADC# Level I (3) OR
CIS163AAJava Programming: Level I (3)3
 
CIS150ABObject-Oriented Programming Fundamentals3
CIS165Introduction to IOS Application Development3
CIS165DAIntroduction to Android Application Development3
CIS265Advanced iOS Application Development3
CIS265DAAdvanced Android Application Development3

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