Computer Systems, Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

The Computer Systems Certificate (CSC) is a part-time, blended delivery program that provides a comprehensive foundation in computer science. It covers topics such as agile scrum methods, programming in Python, Java, and C, database design, web development, and UX/UI. The program prepares students for careers in software development, web development, database administration, systems analysis, and UX/UI design.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Computer Systems Certificate (CSC) is the second step in our Flexible Learning laddered credentials. Begin with Python and move to programming in Java and C. The foundations of Computer Science include agile scrum methods, communications, architecture, database, mathematics, system analysis, web development, and UX/UI.

Outline:

Content:

• Agile scrum methods
• Communications
• Architecture
• Database
• Mathematics
• System analysis
• Web development
• UX/UI

Structure:

• Blended delivery
• Part-time
• 17 courses required
• 60 credits

Course Schedule:

• Courses offered in January, April, and September
• Most courses are 12 weeks long
• Average time commitment is 12+ hours per week

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• Communications courses:
• COMM 1103: Introduction to Business and Technical Communication
• COMM 1106: Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component)
• COMM 2216: Business Communications 2
• Computing courses:
• COMP 1002: Applied Computer Concepts
• COMP 1114: Mathematics for Computing
• COMP 1516: Programming Fundamentals Part 1 (Python)
• COMP 1630: Relational Database Design and SQL
• COMP 1850: Introduction to Web Development
• COMP 2121: Discrete Mathematics
• COMP 2132: Web Development with JavaScript
• COMP 2501: Programming Fundamentals Part 2 (Java)
• COMP 2511: Procedural Programming with C
• COMP 2601: Programming Fundamentals Part 3 (Object Design)
• COMP 1011: UX/UI Development
• COMP 2825: Computer Architecture and Organization
• COMP 2831: Business Analysis and Systems Design
• COMP 2833: Agile Scrum Methods
• Electives:
• 1.0 elective credit from the Computer Systems FLEX Diploma electives

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Criteria:
• Attendance
• Participation
• Completion of assignments
• Achievement of learning outcomes

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures
• Labs
• Tutorials
• Online learning
• Faculty:
• Subject matter experts
• Graduates of the Computer Systems Technology Diploma and Degree
• Unique Approaches:
• Agile scrum methods
• Hands-on learning
• Industry-relevant projects

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Software developer
• Web developer
• Database administrator
• Systems analyst
• UX/UI designer
• Opportunities:
• Employment in a variety of industries
• Advancement to higher-level positions
• Outcomes:
• 100% of CSC students who completed the graduation surveys report that they are working full-time