Programming & Software Development

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Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

This two-year program prepares students to develop software and write computer programs. Students implement and write programs using multiple languages, primarily Java, and others including C#, Visual Basic and Java Script. They effectively use the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and software development methodologies to improve software projects. Students learn to analyze and test software, including Code Reviews, Peer Reviews, Software Quality Standards Assessments and Test Plans for group projects. Students gain skills required for the Oracle Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA) certification, among other certification opportunities.

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Who can attend?

This career program is open to adults and high school juniors and seniors.

Adults can choose to attend A.M. and/or P.M. sessions.
High school students can attend half day, A.M. or P.M., to be decided during career advisement session.

Courses

Course Name
Java I
Java II
C# Programming
Visual Basic .Net Programming
Systems Analysis, Design and Testing
Scripting Language Fundamentals
Mobile Application Development
Capstone
Total Class Hours: 1050

Prerequisites

Complete a computer class or take the Prove It!® Microsoft Windows XP or 7 Test.

Class Times

Start Date: August, October, January
Days: Monday - Friday
A.M. Hours: 9:15 - 12:25
- NPS 9:15 - 12:05;
- MPS 9:35 - 12:25
P.M. Hours: 1:15 - 4:10
- NPS: 1:15 - 4:10
- MPS: 1:15 - 4:10
Evening Hours: N/A
Adults can choose to attend A.M. and/or P.M. sessions.
High school students can attend half day, A.M. or P.M., to be decided during career advisement session.

Expenses

Credentials Available

Java SE Programmer I
CIW JavaScript Specialist
Programming in C# (MCSD)
Managing Projects with MS Project (MCTS)
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA):
- Software Development Fundamentals
- HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals

Accreditations

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Completion & Positive Placement Rate
Potential Occupations
Potential Wages
Career Profile

Attributes

Programming
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Systems Evaluation
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Completion & Positive Placement Rate

On-Time Adult Completion Rate: For more information contact the MNTC Data Management Coordinator
Positive Placement Rate: 94.4%

Positive Placement Rate includes Military, Continuing Education and all Employment, related or not related. The rate information provided below is based on the most current data available.