Native Mobile App Development
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Native Mobile App Development prepares students for employment in entry-level coding, programming, and software development positions with an emphasis on native iOS and Android mobile apps. This CCL will help students prepare to take the App Developer with Swift Certification Level 1 and Associate Android Developer certifications. Courses in this certificate can apply toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mobile App Development and Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Mobile App Development.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students should consult with a Department Advisor in arranging their schedules.
Program requirements for CCL5834 Android Application Development and CCL5914 iOS Application Development CCL may be taken in the CCL 5063 Native Mobile App Development.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BÑî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Design and develop a user interface that utilizes professional UI/UX principles.
- Design and develop applications that meet the client's needs utilizing the appropriate controls for the appropriate platform.
- Develop effective, efficient, tested code that meets specifications.
- Analyze problems using critical thinking skills and design program solutions.
- Research and evaluate professional resources to effectively apply them to a problem.
- Communicate in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner to function well in a diverse and collaborative team environment.
- Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer Programmers
$79,350 Show expanded career information for Computer Programmers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
$80,490 Show expanded career information for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Web Developers
$66,970 Show expanded career information for Web Developers
- Software Developers, Applications
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Critical course OR Permission of Program Director, Department or Division Chair | CS | 0–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or or or or | or or or or | must be taken prior to this course or waived or taken as a co-requisite by permission of instructor | None or CS or CS | 3 | |
Gateway course | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical course | 3 | ||||
Critical course | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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3 | |||||
3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .
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