COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - VISUAL STUDIO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER (FORMERLY APPLICATION DEVELOPER)

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven and North Lake only

ECC-Closed January 1, 2011; MVC-Closed January 1, 2011.

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.VIS.PROF.11

This certificate option is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to build, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Web, and Database applications. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification exams. Upon completion, graduates will be qualified to work as programmers, programmer/analysts or system developers.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401, or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.