Object Oriented Programming | North Hennepin C.C.

The Object-Oriented Programming Certificate provides students with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and more advanced topics of object-oriented design and programming.

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Overview

The Object-Oriented Programming Certificate is designed to allow students to select one or two programming languages, among the most popular ones. The major language elements are introduced in connection with the related algorithms. Students will also learn about the major abstract data types and the efficient ways to manipulate data.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Object-Oriented Programming Certificate Curriculum PDF

Time to Complete

The Object-Oriented Programming Certificate program can be completed in two semesters. Transferring credits into NHCC may result in the program taking less time. Taking classes on a part-time basis will require additional semesters.

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Costs

Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (12 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• How to design appealing and functional user interfaces.

• How to debug and test computer programs.

• How to designing professional-grade object-oriented applications in Java.

• How to utilize the standard data structures to handle and store the data associated with the applications.

• Develop skills in programming in another major computer language (optional).

After NHCC

After completing the Object-Oriented Programming Certificate, students can pursue work in a related field or continue their education with the Computer Science Transfer Pathway AS degree program at NHCC.

NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.

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Financial Aid

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Program Roadmap

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Object-Oriented Programming Program Roadmap

Object-Oriented Programming Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Program Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
CSCI 2001	Object Oriented Programming (CS1)	View-CSCI 2001	n/a	4
CSCI 2002	Data Structures and Algorithms (CS2)	View-CSCI 2002	n/a	4

Program Electives
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
Program Electives - 1 course
CSCI 1130	Introduction to Programming in Java (CS0) or	View-CSCI 1130	n/a	4
CSCI 1150	Programming in C# for .NET	View-CSCI 1150	n/a	4

NHCC Residency and GPA
4 Credits must be earned at NHCC

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2024-2025

The ObjectOriented Programming Certificate provides students with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and more advanced topics of object oriented design and programming. The certificate is designed in the way allowing the students to select one or two programming languages, among the most popular ones. The major language elements are introduced in connection with the related algorithms. The students will also learn about the major abstract data types and the efficient ways to manipulate data.

Program Outcomes

Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World, including:

Designing appealing and functional user interfaces.

Intellectual and Practical Skills, including:

Debugging and testing computer programs.
Designing professional grade object oriented applications in Java.
Programming in another major computer language (optional).
Utilizing the standard data structures to handle and store the data associated with the applications.

Career Opportunities

Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.

Transfer Information

If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

Degree Information

Certificates may be earned for successful completion of courses in a specialized program of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C). A certificate shall include 9 to 30 semester credits. At least one third of the total credits required for each certificate must be completed at North Hennepin Community College.

Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

Accreditation

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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