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Certificate Program in Java Development

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Online Java Developer Certificate

UMass Lowell's 6-course Java Developer certificate is designed to make IT professionals more competitive in today's marketplace. Java is one of the most popular programming languages today because of its flexibility and cross-platform compatibility. According to CIOInsight.com, "An estimated 3 billion mobile phones use it, as do 125 million televisions. It's constantly ranked as the top choice among software developers."

The courses in this program can be counted toward UMass Lowell's Associate's Degree in Information Technology and Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology.

Just 6 Courses

Just 6 Courses

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Curriculum Outline

- Required Courses: 4
- Electives: 2

Course Descriptions

INFO.2250 Survey of Programming Languages (3cr)

Introduces students to various topics in Information Technology to provide an overview of what is available and used in the technology world today. Topics include Functional, Object Oriented, and Scripting languages (C, C++/Java, C#, Perl/Python, Shell), Database Management Technologies, (SQL, Oracle, MySQL), Web Server deployment options (UNIX, LINUX, Apache, ASP.net) and Web Site Design and Development (JavaScript, AJAX, XML, HTML). Students should have a working knowledge of at least one high-level programming language.

Requirements:

Working knowledge of at least one higher level programming language; requires ANSI C/C++ standard compiler

INFO.2670 C Programming (3cr)

Introduces students to the techniques of programming in C. The language syntax, semantics, its applications, and the portable library are covered. This course is an introductory course in programming. It does not assume previous programming experience.

Notes:

Students may not receive credit for both the INFO.2110/INFO.2120 sequence and INFO.2670
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!

INFO.2970 Introduction to Java Programming (3cr)

This course introduces students to object oriented programming with Java(TM). Basic concepts are introduced early, with a strong focus on classes. Additional topics include event driven (Windows) programming and object-oriented design. Note that this is not an introductory course to programming - Students are expected to have a working knowledge of a least one high-level programming and/or scripting language (or equivalent experience) and basic familiarity with programming (using a text editor, etc). However, it will teach some basic programming concepts during the first few weeks. Previous programming experience required. Requires the Sun Java(TM) Development Kit.

Requirements:

Previous programming experience required; requires J2SE Development Kit (JDK) 6.0 or higher

INFO.3010 JAVA Programming (3cr)

The JAVA (TM) programming language is now being used to write distributed Internet applications. Unlike traditional languages, the JAVA (TM) language was designed to be used on a network. Thus, it contains features needed to build efficient distributed applications that employ Internet resources. Those who intend to design World Wide Web information systems that fully utilize the Internet must have a working knowledge of this vital technology. This course allows students to explore features that set JAVA (TM) apart from traditional programming languages; obtain an overview of object-oriented design as it applies to JAVA (TM); learn about the fundamental constructs of the JAVA (TM) programming language; and write, compile, and include simple JAVA (TM) Applets within the content of HTML documents.

Requirements:

INFO.2970 or INFO.2680; requires Sun Java Dev. Kit

INFO.3030 Advanced Java Programming (3cr)

Java is one of the mostly widely used languages for all kinds of software development. It continues to play a dominant role in Internet application development. It is well suited for developing applications for the enterprise, and in particular, client server solutions such as web applications. This course will cover the advanced aspects of the Java programming language which are required for successful development of sophisticated applications. Topics covered in this class include: effective use of the Java language, annotations, database connectivity (JDBC) and relational mapping, XML processing (JAXB), generics, multithreading, network programming, Java Server Pages (JSP) and servlets, Design Pattern, and building and testing Java programs. Java 8 features will be introduced.

INFO.3040 Introduction to Java Web Development (3cr)

This course will introduce Java/Java Script, Java Server Face (JSF), Java Serverlet Page (JSP) Web development. Students will utilize a Windows-based development platform configured with java JDK, JBoss Application Server and Eclipse IDE. Fundamentals of Java and object-oriented programming using the Model View Controller (MVC) web application and application server architectures, Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) and Asynchronous Java Script and XML (AJAX) programming technologies will be examined. Students will also learn core skills in personalizing websites using sessions, leveraging reusable components, use of JSP tags and development of embedded Java/Java script code into HTML to build interactive web pages. Prerequisite: INFO.2970.

Requirements:

INFO.2970 Intro to Java Programming

INFO.3050 Survey of Perl/Python/PHP (3cr)

The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth introduction to the Python programming language followed by an introduction to both the Perl and PHP. All of these languages share common functionality and are tools commonly used to solve similar problems, but each embodies a different philosophy and approach to solving those problems. After a thorough grounding in the language's basics, we'll explore their similarities, and, more importantly, their differences. By the end of the course, its' hoped, you'll have a good idea which of these tools is right for you and the kind of applications you wish to develop with them.

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

Students enrolled in UMass Lowell certificate programs must complete all courses and maintain a grade point average of 2.000 or better to earn the certificate. All certificate courses must be completed within a five-year period.

Certificate Completion

Students who successfully complete the certificate program should submit a Certificate Petition Form to have their certificate mailed to them.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.

Spring 2025 Tuition

Cost Per Credit Cost Per 3-Credit Course*

Undergraduate

Online and On Campus $385 $1,155
*Tuition is priced on the listed credit hour unless the contact hour is different. Tuition is then based upon the listed contact hour.

Additional Costs

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Term Registration Fee $30
Returned Check Fee $30

Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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Apply to an undergraduate certificate program using the Online Application Form or by printing and completing the Undergraduate Certificate Application Form in .pdf file format. Applicants will be required to have either their official high school transcript, HiSET®, GED® or their most recent college transcript if applicable, sent to Graduate, Online & Professional Studies at the address below. Applications, transcripts, and other correspondence should be sent to:

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
Undergraduate Admissions
839 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01854

Undergraduate certificate applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fee to apply. You will be notified upon acceptance.

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