2025-2026 Catalog

Python Programmer, Certificate

Certificate—18 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1467

This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions, or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential.

Python is a rapidly growing language that is used today in cybersecurity, robotics, computer science, data science, and many other disciplines. Within this certificate’s courses, the student will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest version of Python.

 

Required Career Courses

18 credit hours as follows:

CSC-140Introduction to Computer Science

3

OR-

CIS-105Introduction to Coding

3

-
 

CIS-123Database Design

3

CIS-151Website Development: HTML & CSS

3

CIS-165Python Programming I

3

CIS-265Python Programming II

3

CIS-292SQL/Database Applications

3

 

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (6 credit hours)

CSC-140Introduction to Computer Science

3

OR-

CIS-105Introduction to Coding

3

-
 

CIS-123Database Design

3

Semester 2 (6 credit hours)

CIS-151Website Development: HTML & CSS

3

CIS-165Python Programming I

3

Semester 3 (6 credit hours)

CIS-265Python Programming II

3

CIS-292SQL/Database Applications

3