Catalog: PVCC 2022-2023 College Catalog

Fundamentals of Programming (CSC)

Career Studies Certificate
Code 221-229-06


Purpose:  The Career Studies Certificate in Fundamentals of Programming is designed to provide the expertise needed for an entry-level job in computer programming.  Graduates will have the necessary skills to write and debug basic computer code.  This program of study also provides students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Career Studies Certificate in Programming Concepts.

Occupational Objective:  Career development for individuals seeking positions such as an application specialist or computer programmer.  

Required Courses

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGrade
SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1
CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science Credits: 3
ITD 110 - Web Page Design I Credits: 3
ITP 120 - Java Programming I Credits: 4
ITP 132 - C++ Programming I Credits: 4
ITP 150 - Python Programming Credits: 3
MTH 131 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3

Total minimum credits: 21