Java Developer Certificate

: 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.

Program Requirements

All students should 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

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: 16-19

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.