Graduate and Continuing Studies

Certificate programs to enhance your professional skills.

Many adults are looking for programs that can get them started in a new profession or refine current skills. Certificate programs can help students achieve goals quickly and act as a link to long-term options and degree programs. The programs fulfill job training guidelines by making it possible for a student to complete many of the certificates within a year. Most credits earned will apply toward a degree, if students choose to continue their education. Following are brief descriptions with links for more detailed information for each of the certificate programs.

UNIX Programming / System Administration (12 Credits)
 

The required courses will help individuals acquire those computer skills that are in demand, enhance their marketability, and give them an edge in today's competitive job market. The topics covered in this certificate; C programming, Shell scripting, UNIX and Linux all have achieved prominence in the software industry. Prerequisite: Good programming skills and prior knowledge of computer systems.
Required Courses: CT232, CT246, CT234, CT252
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.NET Program Track (18 Credits)
 

Delivered as hands-on lab sessions in conjunction with lectures, this program includes proven course materials to master essential Microsoft.NET skills, the software that connects information, people, systems and devices. Courses allow students to work at individual workstations and to maximize learning during lab time. Windows XP and Microsoft SQL Server are provided on the student computers. Instructors who are real-life developers and industry practitioners teach all classes.
Required Courses: CT186, CT228, CT272, CT267, CT264, CT268 
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Web Design (15 Credits)
 

This certificate in web design meets the needs of artists and other non-technical professionals who must use the web and manage information in a web-dominated environment. It is intended for non-programmers who wish to develop a solid foundation in web design. Students will be introduced to the entire suite of tools provided by Macromedia (MMS) including Dream Weaver, Fireworks, and Flash. Upper level courses in this certificate program include "Content Management Tools" such as Contribute, Mambo, Radio Userland, and Blogger; "Search Engine Optimization" with Google, Yahoo, Adwords, and Overture. Later courses will introduce students to XML, XHTML, CSS, accessibility issues, and "how to run a web business."
Required Courses: CT206, CT276, CT200, CT255, CT378.
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