Academics
Computer Programming and Database Development
The mission of the Computer Programming and Database Development Certificate is to provide students with a working knowledge of the principles, techniques, and skills to program in a computer environment, so that individuals following this sequence of courses are prepared for entry-level employment or enhancement of their skills as a computer programmer.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 38
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CMPSC 115 or | CS I: ESSENTIALS OF PROGRAMMING or | 3 |
| CMPSC 125 | CS I: PROGRAMMING IN C++ | 3 |
| CMPSC 124 | EVENT-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING IN VISUAL BASIC | 3 |
| CMPSC 225 or | CS II: PROGRAMMING IN JAVA or | 3 |
| CMPSC 212 | CS II: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C ++ | 3 |
| CMPSC 140 | INTRODUCTION TO RELATIONAL DATABASES | 3 |
| CMPSC 200 | C# PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| CMPSC 224 | ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC | 3 |
| CMPSC 245 | STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CMPSC 249 | UNIX | 3 |
| CMPSC 270 | STRUCTURED SYSTEM ANALYSIS | 3 |
| CMWEB 110 | BEGINNING WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML AND CSS | 4 |
| CMWEB 200 | JAVASCRIPT AND MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT FOR WEB DEVELOPERS | 4 |
| CMWEB 241 or | PHP or | 4 |
| CMPSC 265 | DATABASE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CMWEB 110; CMPSC 115 or CMPSC 125; CMPSC 249 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CMPSC 140; CMPSC 124; CMPSC 225 or CMPSC 212 |
| Fall Semester 2 | CMPSC 200; CMPSC 224; CMPSC 245; CMWEB 241 or CMPSC 265 |
| Spring Semester 2 | CMWEB 200; CMPSC 270 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems
East Peoria Campus
Technology Center, Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Information Technology
Career Pathway:
Programming and Software Development
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available College Algebra (MATH 115) | Communication | English | Humanities | Lab Science | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Computer Programmers | Career Information Software Developers
| Student Information Computer Programming & Database Development (certificate)
(36 credit hours) None Computer Programmers
$18-33/hr
Computer Programming & Database Development
(61 credit hours) None Computer Programmers$18-33/hr
Pathway:
Programming and Software Development
ICC Pathway: Computer Programming & Software Development
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OR
Certificate of Completion
Computer Programming & Database Development (36 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
Computer Programmers$18-33/hr
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Secure Software Development (61 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CSSLP
Employment Information
Software Developers$23-42/hr
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs.
CAREER CLUSTER BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors.
Computer Science at Bradley University and ISU.
GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides: