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 the requisite units outlined
in the major requirements with at least 6 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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