Java Developer Certificate: 250

: 250

This certificate is designed for students who want to receive training in developing object-oriented Java applications that will run on server and client systems. Students will be able to apply these courses toward a general studies, web careers, or information systems degree. This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

CMSC 201 - Java Programming Language 3 semester hours
CMSC 214 - Advanced Java Programming 3 semester hours
CMSC 220 - Client-Server Programming with Java 3 semester hours

Program Electives (Select 3 Courses, 7-10 Credits)

CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming 3 semester hours
CMSC 234 - Mobile Game and Application Programming 3 semester hours
CMSC 243 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 semester hours
CMSC 246 - Introduction to SQL Using Oracle 3 semester hours
CMSC 269 - Computer Science and Technologies Internship 1-4 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 16

This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate working knowledge with Java programming language.
Write GUI-based, object-oriented, event-driven, client-side Java programs using primitive data types, control structures, methods, arrays, classes, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism, asynchronous event handling, and multi-threading.
Build Java programs to connect to databases and manipulate database records.
Develop networking programs using Remote Method Invocation and networking API.
Create server-side programs using the web protocol, client-side interfaces, and serverside technologies such as Java Servlet and JavaServer Page.
Implement Java games and applications to run on different devices.