Computer Programming Certificate

School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Computer Science
HEGIS: 5103

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Computer Programming certificate is designed to enable working professionals to upgrade their programming skills or make a career change. Recipients of this certificate will develop the critical thinking skills integral to computer programming, including problem analysis, solutions design and program testing in various up-to-date programming languages. The certificate is also appropriate for students who are studying (or who have earned degrees) in other academic disciplines such as Networking, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Graphics, Mathematics and Science. Courses involve programming in different languages such as C++, Java and C#.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate the ability to analyze and solve computer problems using software engineering development processes and object-oriented design principles.
Demonstrate the ability to create computer software applications by following analysis and design requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to design the internal structures of a computer.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 27 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
COMSC 110 - Computer Programming 2	4
Semester Total Credits	4

Semester 2

Course	Credits
COMSC 201 - Data Structures	4
COMSC 116 - LINUX Operating System	3
COMSC 210 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science	4
Semester Total Credits	11

Semester 3

Course	Credits
COMSC 208 - GUI Development or COMSC 214 - Web Programming	4
COMSC 207 - Java Programming	4
COMSC 217 - Computer Architecture	4
Semester Total Credits	12

Minimum Total Credits: 27

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Computer Programming Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.

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