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Applications Programming

This certificate program is designed to help students learn to develop software applications using high-level programming languages. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

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This program is perfect for...

Students who want to learn to create software applications based on user requirement specifications
Those who want to find out how to test, debug, and execute programs on a variety of computer platforms and operating systems
Students who are interested in learning more about developing software applications using an object-oriented methodology

What you can learn.

How to write small- to medium-sized computer programs with the Java programming language, using core programming concepts such as variables and control flow statements and object-oriented programming techniques such as encapsulation
How to make and edit animated gifs, simple videos, and other images with Photoshop; ways to create responsive HTML5 web pages with Dreamweaver; and how to use Adobe Animate for non-Flash animation and Illustrator for layouts, graphics, and other images
Basic Structured Query Language (SQL), an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems, to write and execute queries—and how to write SQL Data Manipulation syntax
The skills to develop C# applications using the Microsoft .NET platform, debug basic Android applications, and build a complete client-server database application using a Microsoft SQL Server database and a Windows desktop client application

What our students say about our certificates.

What our certificates have done for our students.

84%

feel the certificate helped them enhance their careers

1 in 4

received a salary increase after starting a certificate program

69%

feel the certificate helped them switch careers

85%

recommend a certificate program to others

Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (5)

Elective (3)

Required Courses

Java Programming I

COM SCI X 418.85A

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Website Development with Adobe Software: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Animate

COM SCI X 418.102A

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Introduction to SQL

COM SCI X 414.61

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Programming in C# for Visual Studio .NET Platform I

COM SCI X 418.735

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Programming in C# for Visual Studio .NET Platform II

COM SCI X 418.735A

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Elective Courses

In addition to the required coursework, students must successfully complete 12 units (typically 3 courses) of elective coursework from courses numbered COM SCI X 400-499. Below is a list of suggested electives to consider.

Suggested Electives

Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming

COM SCI X 414.20

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Relational Database Management

COM SCI X 414.51

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Advanced Database Management Concepts

COM SCI X 414.56

Advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) Syntax

COM SCI X 414.65

Java Programming II

COM SCI X 418.100

Java Programming III

COM SCI X 418.85C

Python Programming I

COM SCI X 418.104B

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

HTML and CSS

COM SCI X 418.102AB

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Google Android Development

COM SCI X 418.104F

JavaScript

COM SCI X 418.88B

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Introduction to Computer Science I

COM SCI XL 31

Typically Offered: Fall

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Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

150.00

Estimated Program Tuition

7960.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

800.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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International Students

The Certificate in Applications Programming is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting test scores from either TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement if certain criteria are met.

English language proficiency (minimum*):

TOEFL iBT: 83
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5

*Admitted international students whose test scores are below 100 on TOEFL iBT, 7.0 on the IELTS Academic, or 5.1 on the iTEP Academic-Plus will be required to take 1-2 supplemental English as a Second Language courses.

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Academic Requirements & English Language Proficiency

International Students: How to Apply