Computer Game and Mobile Applications Programmer - Certificate
Overview
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The Computer Game and Mobile Applications Programmer certificate is designed for students seeking entry-level careers in mobile application and game development. The curriculum combines programming, design, and technical development skills to prepare students for work in the growing mobile app and video game industries.
Coursework includes topics such as programming, game and app development tools, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX). Students develop practical technical skills that support success in entry-level programming and development roles.
The program is workforce-focused and emphasizes practical, applied learning that prepares students for opportunities in mobile application development, game programming, and related technology fields.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
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- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Design games and systems which can be deployed in a mobile environment
- Develop intermediately complex solutions to specific problems
- Demonstrate basic fluency in Apple iOS Mobile Apps development and Unity Game programming
- Demonstrate basic fluency in common web programming languages
- Demonstrate basic fluency in a common scripting language (such as Python)
- Critically analyze a customer request and provide multiple possible solutions
- Critically analyze a basic design structure and provide input on enhancing user experience
- Design an application or a game suitable for delivery in a mobile environment.
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.
| First Quarter | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS125GA | Beginning Game Programming | 3 |
| CIS195 | Interface Design for Interactive Applications | 3 |
| CIS197CSP | Web Authoring: Client-Side Programming | 3 |
| CIS197HTM | Web Authoring: HTML5 and CSS3 | 3 |
| MTH065 | Beginning Algebra II (or higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| CIS235UNA | Small Games Programming I | 3 |
| ISTM133P | Introduction to Python | 4 |
| ISTM235MA | Mobile Apps 1: Introduction to iOS Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| CIS135TXP | Special Topics in Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| CIS235UNB | Small Games Programming II | 3 |
| ISTM235MB | Mobile Apps 2: Intermediate iOS Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| Human Relations requirement | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 42-43 | |
Awarding Requirements
The following requirement(s) must be fulfilled to be awarded the Computer Game and Mobile Applications certificate:
- All core program courses (AM) must be completed within five (5) years of starting the program.