This degree or certificate is designed to train students to meet the rapidly growing
need for qualified hardware/software technicians, having a blend of hardware and software
skills. Students will write a computer program using C/C++, Java, or Visual Basic.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
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 write a computer program using
either C/C++, Java, or Visual Basic; and demonstrate the ability to independently
create, save, modify and print a document using a word processing program and appropriate
assistive technology.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
5 |
CS/IS 112
or
CS/IS 135 |
Introduction to Programming Using JAVA
or
Programming in C/C++
|
3
or
3 |
| CS/IS 190 |
Introduction to Computer Networks |
3 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF THIRTEEN UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| BUSAD 106 |
Written Business Communication |
3 |
| BUSAD 110 |
Human Relations in Business |
3 |
| CS/IS 137 |
C++ and Advanced Topics |
4 |
| CS/IS 139 |
Java |
3 |
| ENTRE 101 |
Create Your Own Business |
2 |
| ENTRE 102 |
Grow Your Own Business |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
24 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027
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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.
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