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Paradise Valley Community College
Information Technology

Certificate of Completion:  Programming and Systems Analysis #5048
25-26 Credits

The Certificate in Programming and Systems Analysis is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as a programmer or Systems Analyst.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses that will be applied toward a certificate or degree.  ++ indicates any module.  Overall GPA: 2.0.

Required Courses: 25-26 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
CIS/BPC117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3  
CIS/BPC121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1  

Or

CIS/BPC121AE Windows Operating System 1  

Or

CIS126A+
(any module)
Unix or Linux Operating System Level I 1  
CIS150++
(any module)
Programming Fundamentals 3 Yes
Select any two of the following three programming courses for a total of 6 credits:
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming 3 Yes
CIS162++
(any module)
C Programming (C, C#, C++, or Visual C++) 3 Yes
CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 Yes
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 Yes

Or

CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics 4 Yes

Or

MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials 3 Yes
CIS225++
(any module)
Business Systems Analysis and Design 3 Yes
GBS233 Business Communication 3 Yes
ENG101 or ENG107 or permission

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006