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Mobile Application Developer


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Program Description


This course series prepares students for a career in mobile application development.  Learn how create applications for Android, iOS, WinPhone and PhoneGap using specialized development environments.   Develop applications for 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.  Develop applications for the Android platform utilizing the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), Android Virtual Device (AVD) and Eclipse to create mobile applications.  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.

Program Outcomes


CCBC Credential:        

Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Financial Aid and Payment Options


Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development

Program Length


12 to 18 months 

Courses start in August, and January at CCBC Catonsville, and CCBC Essex.  Course schedules vary each semester and courses may be offered face-to-face, online or hybrid (a combination of the two).

Program Requirements


​High School Diploma or GED. Students must be computer literate, have strong computer skills, prior programming classes or background and have access to the Internet to complete assignments. 

Application Process


To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application.  An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Program Course Sequence


Excellent attendance is required.

Course Number

(may vary)

Course

Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs **

T-=Tuition

F=Fees

PCP 755

Shared with credit class CSIT 166

Introduction to Mobile Application Development 50 Learning Mobile App Development - A Hands on Guide to Building Apps with iOS & Android; Addison- Wesley; ISBN: 978-0321947864; $75

 

$645

T-$258/F-$387

PCP 758

Shared with credit class CSIT 267

iOS Application Development 50 TBD

 

$645

T-$258/F-$387

PCP 756

Shared with credit class CSIT 268

Android Application Development

 

50 Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours; Sams; ISBN: 978-0321673350; $30

 

$645

T-258/$387

PCP 757

Shared with credit class CSIT 269

Mobile Application Security 50 Hacking Exposed: Mobile Security Secrets & Solutions; McGraw-Hill; ISBN: 978-0-07-181701-1; $50

 

$645

T-258/$387

Course Series Totals: 200 $155

$2580

T-$1032/$1548

Additional Information


Skills for Success:
​Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Career Opportunities:​
Students qualify for Mobile Application Developers and related positions such as: iPhone Application Developer, iPad Application Developer, Android Application Developer, and Java Application Developer.

Career Coach


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Program Contact Information


Coordinator: Charles Blount | cblount@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-5793 | Catonsville | BESS | 100

Administrative Assistant:  Nancy Pittinger | npittinger@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4483 | Owings Mills | 302

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