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Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Computer Science and Information Technology
- Program Code: SWDV.ATC
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| SWDV 105 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 110 | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 115 | Introduction to Web Application Development | 4 |
| SWDV 140 | Intermediate Web Application Development | 4 |
| SWDV 143 | Client-Side Frameworks | 4 |
| SWDV 152 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| SWDV 210 | Introduction to Server-Side Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 220 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
| SWDV 235 | Advanced Web Application Development | 4 |
| SWDV 265 | Mobile Development | 4 |
| SWDV 271 | Game Development | 4 |
| or SWDV 275 | Software Development Tools and Technology | |
| SWDV 280 | Collaborative Development | 3 |
| SWDV 290 | Software Development Capstone Internship | 1-3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 57 | |
Certificate Plan: Fall Or Spring Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| SWDV 105 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 110 | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 115 | Introduction to Web Application Development | 4 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWDV 140 | Intermediate Web Application Development | 4 |
| SWDV 143 | Client-Side Frameworks | 4 |
| SWDV 152 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| SWDV 210 | Introduction to Server-Side Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 220 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
| SWDV 235 | Advanced Web Application Development | 4 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWDV 265 | Mobile Development | 4 |
| SWDV 271 or SWDV 275 | Game Development or Software Development Tools and Technology | 4 |
| SWDV 280 | Collaborative Development | 3 |
| SWDV 290 | Software Development Capstone Internship | 1-3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 57 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop static web design with HTML and CSS, frameworks, and client-side scripting.
- Develop dynamic web design using common frameworks and server-side programming.
- Demonstrate proficiency with data access methods and basic knowledge of database design practices.
- Analyze a software system and make appropriate decisions on structure and function.
- Collaborate using industry standard work methods.
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple general purpose programming languages, along with industry standard best practices.
- Apply programming skills in multiple platforms and modalities.
- Demonstrate proficiency with industry standard programming environments and source control tools.
- Implement common design patterns for various kinds of software.