CSET Tech Fusion Program

This program is eligible for scholarship awards provided by the CSET Tech Fusion Program. Apply at Gulf Coast Center of Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) Program by January 31, 2025, to be considered for these awards.

The computer coding/software development curriculum is a two-year program of study designed to train students to be software developers.

Students will work with real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, web applications, and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in their careers and competitive in the job market.

The Coding Technology curriculum is aligned to a skillset that enables students to learn and enhance skills as they relate to: HTML and CSS, Database Fundamentals, Python, and JavaScript.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (Optional)

Students in this program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.

CourseCredit(s)
IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT4
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things4
IST 1924 - IoT Installations4
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT4

Coding Technology Certificate

Semester One

Course Credit(s)
Technical Elective 3*
IST 1513 - SQL Programming 3
OR
IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts 3
IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS 3
OR
IST 1154 - Web and Programming Concepts 4
IST 1453 - iOS App Development 3
OR
IST 2454 - Android App Development 4
IST 1143 - Principles of Cloud Security 3
OR
IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals 4

Semester Two

Course Credit(s)
IST 1414 - Client-side Programming 4
OR
IST 2324 - Script Programming 4
IST 1124 - IT Foundations 4
IST 1714 - Java Programming Language 4
OR
IST 2584 - C# Programming 4
IST 1423 - Web Design Applications 3

Total Credits: 30/33

Coding Technology Diploma

Semester Three

Course Credit(s)
IST 2724 - Advanced Java Programming Language 4
OR
IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language 4
IST 2814 - Full-Stack Web Development 4
IST 1723 - Programming in Python 3
IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT 4
OR
IST 1134 - CCNA 1: Intro to Networks 4

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,305

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

Course Credit(s)
ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3
Math/Natural Science Elective 3/4**
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/school chair approved field related elective.

** MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.

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