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 2311Database Concepts and Principles3
CIST 2210Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language)3
CTEC 152JAVA Programming3
or CIST 1261 JavaScript Web Programming
CTEC 158Visual Basic Programming3
Electives - Choose two from the following:6-8
Computer Science Principles4
Computer Science I4
Linux Essentials3
Android Application Development with Java and Kotlin3
BCIS 1160Windows3
or CIST 1611 Azure Fundamentals
Python Programming II3
Total Credits21-23

(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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CIST 2311 Database Concepts and Principles 3
CTEC 152
JAVA Programming
or JavaScript Web Programming
3
Choose one from the following: 3-4
Computer Science Principles  
BCIS 1160
Windows
or Azure Fundamentals
3
Computer Science I  
Linux Essentials  
Android Application Development with Java and Kotlin  
Python Programming II  
 Credits12-13
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
 
 Credits9-10
 Total Credits21-23