Program Overview

Web/Mobile App Development Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include front-end developer, mobile application developer, programmer, and Web developer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Identify, describe and apply best practices of Web and mobile application development.
• Create mobile Web apps using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks such as jQuery.
• Create mobile apps for Android or iOS devices with the Java or Swift programming language.

Recommended High School Preparation

Coursework in Mathematics, Computer Programming, English, Business, Electronics.

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

Computer and Information Science offers extraordinary career opportunities to individuals who possess fluency in the English language, solid keyboarding skills, and a desire to work with computers on a daily basis. Students in the Computer and Information Science program at CSM are training primarily on PC microcomputers and receive the finest training and experience available in areas such as programming, data communications, applications development, network support, end-user support, and hardware/systems support. This training is intended to lead to employment in the computing industry or transfer to a baccalaureate institution for continued study in the field and to provide advanced study for computing professionals.

Career opportunities include applied scientist, communications technician, computer maintenance technician, computer operator, data base specialist, documentation specialist, information specialist, Local Area Network (LAN) administrator, PC specialist, programmer, software engineer, software technician, systems analyst, systems test engineer, technician support representative, and as sales personnel skilled in marketing methods for computer systems. While some students secure employment following completion of the A.S. degree or Certificate program, many transfer to four-year universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field.

Program Overview

The Certificate of Specialization in Web/Mobile App Development provides students with the specialized knowledge that is essential in the development of Web and mobile applications. Students will study and gain experience with the fundamental principles, languages, and frameworks used in the development of Web and mobile applications. The certificate will prepare students to work with current and emerging technologies.

Program Requirements

Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 15 units
  • CIS 114: JavaScript/Ajax Programming (4 units)
  • CIS 127: HTML5 and CSS (3 units)
  • CIS 128: Mobile Web App Development (4 units)
  • CIS 135: Android Programming (4 units)
  • OR
  • CIS 137: iOS/Swift Programming (4 units)

Total Required Units: 15