Object-Oriented Programming Certificate (011R)

The Object-Oriented Programming Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level programming and software development positions by developing strong foundational and advanced skills in object-oriented design and application development. This certificate emphasizes problem-solving, logical program design, and the use of modern programming languages and development tools commonly used in industry.

Students gain hands-on experience with event-driven and object-oriented programming concepts, including classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation. Coursework also introduces database design using SQL, dynamic web development, Python programming, and client operating systems, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of how software applications are developed, deployed, and maintained in real-world environments.

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to design, implement, test, and debug object-oriented applications; apply programming logic to solve business and technical problems; integrate applications with databases; and develop dynamic, data-driven software solutions. This certificate provides a strong foundation for further study in computer science or information technology and supports workforce readiness for junior programmer, software support, or application development roles.

 

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 27 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 12 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

CS 105	Foundations of Info Technology	3.0
CS 230	Event-Driven Programming	4.0
CS 251	Object-Oriented Programming	4.0
CS 281	Adv. Object-Oriented Programming	4.0
IT 116	Windows Client Operating Systems	3.0
IT 131	Programming Logic	3.0
IT 174	Python Programming	3.0
IT 221	Database Design Using SQL	3.0

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