Programming - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog
(21-23 credits)
NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 18 credits and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | ||
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CIST 2210 | Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) | 3 |
| CTEC 152 | JAVA Programming | 3 |
| or CIST 1261 | JavaScript Web Programming | |
| CTEC 158 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 |
| Electives - Choose two from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | |
| Computer Science I | 4 | |
| Linux Essentials | 3 | |
| Android Application Development with Java and Kotlin | 3 | |
| BCIS 1160 | Windows | 3 |
| or CIST 1611 | Azure Fundamentals | |
| Python Programming II | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 21-23 | |
(21-23 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 21 credits and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CTEC 152 or CIST 1261 | JAVA Programming or JavaScript Web Programming | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Computer Science Principles | ||
| BCIS 1160 or CIST 1611 | Windows or Azure Fundamentals | 3 |
| Computer Science I | ||
| Linux Essentials | ||
| Android Application Development with Java and Kotlin | ||
| Python Programming II | ||
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CIST 2210 | Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) | 3 |
| CTEC 158 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Computer Science Principles | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Linux Essentials | ||
| Android Application Development with Java and Kotlin | ||
| Python Programming II | ||
| Windows or Azure Fundamentals | ||
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Total Credits | 21-23 | |