This certificate is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of modern computer programming. Based on the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery, the Computer Science Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers. Courses in this program may or may not qualify for transfer credit at four-year colleges or universities. Students should review the transfer information section of this catalog and consult with a counselor to obtain specific information and guidance about transfer requirements and course applicability at specific colleges and universities.

Program Outcome

Based on the recommendations of the Association for Computing Machinery, The Computer Programming Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers, or used to fulfill some of the requirements for transfer to a Computer Science program at a four-year university.

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Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.