Computer Programmer (ND)

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to analyze a programming task/problem; based on that analysis, design and implement an object oriented program using multiple classes in a high level language; and demonstrate the ability to independently create, save, modify and print a document using a word processing program and appropriate assistive technology.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
CABOT 102	English for Business	4
CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
CS/IS 112	Introduction to Programming using JAVA	3
CS/IS 135	Programming in C/C++	3
CS/IS 137	C++ Advanced Topics	4
CS/IS 139	JAVA	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		23

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2026	GCC Catalog 2026-2027
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.