Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Computer Programming Certificate
Program Location: Signal Peak, Aravaipa, Maricopa, Superstition Mountain, & San Tan Campuses
Course Objective:
Description: The Computer Programming Certificate emphasizes knowledge and skills required to design, develop, test, and document structured and object-oriented programs utilizing a variety of programming languages. It prepares students for entry-level positions in computer programming. Recommended proficiencies: RDG100.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Plan and implement technology solutions. (Synthesis Level)
* Code elementary programs utilizing input and output options, data types, decision-making techniques, structures, classes, and disk file operations. (Synthesis Level)
* Analyze programs for errors. (Analysis Level)
* Produce web interfaces. (Application Level)
* Describe the relational database model. (Comprehension Level)
* Implement simple and complex queries with Structured Query Language (SQL). (Application Level)
* Discuss ethical and social issues of the computing world. (Comprehension level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 16 x $75 = $1,200.00
Tuition (Out of State) 16 x $150 = $2,400.00
Additional fees:
* CIS 112:WEB DESIGN FUND.HTML (Approx. $115)
* TestOut Digital Literacy Pro (Approx. $167)
* TestOut Client Pro (Approx. $167)
* Starting out With Visual C# - With Access (Approx. $100)
* Starting Out with Python (Approx. $100)
* Database Systems: Design (Approx. $261)
* Guide to SQL (Approx. $130)
* CIS 216: PROGRAMMING IN JAVA (Approx. $115)
* Introduction to Programming Languages: (Approx. $200)
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Books vary by course and instructor. Different instructors require different books.
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Windows operating system laptop (Approx. $300)
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520.494.5481
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/ComputerProgrammingCertmap.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Yes.
Other requirements needed: None.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes.
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: CompTIA
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes.
Career Pathway: Credits earned from this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Software Development.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission; https://hlcommission.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not tracked.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
SPC; SMC
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
Computer Programming Certificate
Name of Credential
Computer Programming Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,355.00
In-State Tuition
$1,200.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,400.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$300.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,855.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,055.00
