Mobile Development Certificate

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 16 Credits

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 16*

Program Description

With the Mobile Development Certificate, students will be highly marketable in the ever growing business of mobile application development. The certificate will provide dual entry into the Mobile technology industry by preparing students for both Android and iOS development.

Program Outcomes

Upon graduating with a Mobile Development Certificate, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate the following core competencies: create applications for Android, iOS, WinPhone and PhoneGap using specialized development environments.
2. develop applications for the iOS platform and work through the progression of skills development from installing developer tools, registering devices with Apple, and submitting an application to the App Store.
3. develop applications for the Android platform utilizing the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), Android Virtual Device (AVD) and Eclipse to create mobile applications.  Will also test, debug, and deploy applications.
4. develop applications that include comprehensive, up-to-date best practices that strengthens code security, will resist attack and prevent information loss throughout the entire development lifecycle