Programming Certificate

This certificate is a viable program of study for working professionals who are looking to improve their standing in the workplace by 1) gaining a better understanding of information technologies or 2) by the acquisition of specific job skills.

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Design Your Future!

Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

  • Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
  • Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

General and Engineering Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
CSIS-113A C++ Programming - Level 1 1 3
CSIS-123A C++ Programming - Level 2 2 3
CSIS-101 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing 3
 Units9
Spring Semester 1
CSIS-201 System Analysis and Design 3
CSIS-118B Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3
CSIS-111B Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3
CSIS-211 Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms 3
 Units12
 Total Units21
1

Take in first 8 weeks

2

Take in second 8 weeks

Web Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
CSIS-113B Java Programming - Level 1 1 3
CSIS-123B Java Programming - Level 2 2 3
CSIS-101 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing 3
 Units9
Spring Semester 1
CSIS-201 System Analysis and Design 3
CSIS-118B Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3
CSIS-115A Web Development - Level 1 3
CSIS-525 Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) 3
 Units12
 Total Units21
1

Take in first 8 weeks

2

Take in second 8 weeks

Database Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
CSIS-116E Python Programming - Level 1 1 3
CSIS-126E Python Programming - Level 2 2 3
CSIS-101 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing 3
 Units9
Spring Semester 1
CSIS-201 System Analysis and Design 3
CSIS-118B Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3
CSIS-114A SQL Programming - Level 1 1 3
CSIS-124A SQL Programming - Level 2 2 3
 Units12
 Total Units21
1

Take in first 8 weeks

2

Take in second 8 weeks

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
CSIS-118BComputer Organization & Assembly Language3
CSIS-201System Analysis and Design3
Programming Elective Courses
Complete one of the following language sequences:6
C++ Programming - Level 1
and C++ Programming - Level 2
Java Programming - Level 1
and Java Programming - Level 2
Python Programming - Level 1
and Python Programming - Level 2
Additional Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6
Fundamentals of Computer Programming
SQL Programming - Level 1
Web Development - Level 1
SQL Programming - Level 2
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A)
Developing ASP.NET Web Applications (formerly CSIS-086)
Total Units18

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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Programming

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023 

Program Name PROGRAMMING 

This program is designed to be completed in 8 months 

This program will cost $828 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.   

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.   

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California 

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here:  https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

NOTE:  

Cost per unit $46 

Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester  

RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester  

SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester  

Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester  

Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester  

Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester 

*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx