C# Application Developer, Certificate

Location(s): Ankeny, Carroll, Online

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The purpose of the C# Application Developer Certificate is to provide the student with the knowledge of how to design, write and execute computer programs to solve specific business problems.

This certificate is designed to provide students who have no programming background a solid foundation on the logic and design of C# based programs. Students completing the course sequence will leave with basic C# skills that can be built upon in the work environment. Completion of the coursework will provide the students with a foundation in the key components of a development environment, including a basic understanding of databases and applications. The certificate is intended to be completed within one year and prepare students for an internship or entry-level C# programming position.

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Program Details

Locations: Ankeny, Carroll, Online

Pathway: Information Technology

More information on this Pathway.

Students may start any semester.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a C# Application Developer Certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

CIS 125 - Intro to Programming Logic w/ Credits: 3
CIS 303 - Introduction to Database Credits: 3

Semester 2

CIS 332 - Database and SQL Credits: 3
CIS 169 - C# Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from Option 1 courses Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 3 Credits

Any course with the prefix AAI Credits: 3
Any course with the prefix CIS Credits: 3
Any course with the prefix DAT Credits: 3
Any course with the prefix INF Credits: 3
Any course with the prefix NET Credits: 3
Any course with the prefix TEL Credits: 3
Any course with the prefix WDV Credits: 3

*Not already used in the program

Semester 3

CIS 174 - Advanced C# Programming Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 18

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books	$200	$250	$100

Approximate total for program: $4,420**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

A computer programmer goes through the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging and maintaining the source code of computer programs. The computer programmer also designs a graphical user interface (GUI) to make the software easier for non-technical users to use through easy, point-and-click menu options.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Meet deadlines and handle pressure.
Think in a sequential order.
Use math skills in program design and application of accounting principles.
Create factual data from abstract concepts.
Communicate program design orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as an individual and in a team environment.
Concentrate for long periods of time.

What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate program?

Programming: The median annual wage for computer programmers was $77,550 in May 2014. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,850, and the top 10 percent earned more than $117,890. Most computer programmers have a bachelor’s degree; however, some employers hire workers with an associate’s degree. Salary information (Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Program Competencies

Create an application using Objected-Oriented principles
Create an application using current software technologies and techniques in C#

Competencies revised date

AY2026

Nondiscrimination Statement

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