This certificate focuses on the skills required by IT professionals who develop mobile apps for Android devices. The certificate will provide students with native Android design and implementation experience utilizing agile development methods, input from stakeholders, peer and professional review, integrated testing, and structured team collaboration. Students will build knowledge and skill by contributing to several mobile apps, culminating in a portfolio-ready capstone project.
Modalities
Coursework may be completed through a combination of in-person (web enhanced), hybrid and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.
Placement
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.
Completion of any college-level math course requiring Algebra (MATH 085) as a prerequisite is required for admissions to the BAS Mobile Application Development Program.
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact Academic Advising.
Planning Your Courses:
The information below assumes the following:
- You will start in the fall quarter
- You will be attending during summer quarter
- Some quarters are full-time (12+ credit hours), and some quarters are part time
If any of these points do not meet your needs, it may still be possible to complete the pathway! You will just need to make some adjustments to your course schedule. Talk with an Academic Advisor to create a long-term academic plan that meets your needs.
The Annual Course Planning Guide shows Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.
Quarter One (Fall)
Quarter Two (Winter)
Transfer Opportunities
For this pathway, Cascadia College recommends the Associate's degree linked at the top of this page. However, the College offers multiple degrees which are designed for transfer to public and private four-year institutions. Please consult with an Academic Advisor about which degree may be best suited for your long-term goals.
Cascadia College, Professional and Technical Programs
Career possibilities from the certificate are based off of the assumption that students have existing experience or work history related to this field. Certificates may compliment or build upon existing work or veteran experience. For those without industry experience, a degree will yield best job placement outcomes. The program will prepare students for opportunities with city, county and federal agencies, private sector employers and non-profits in roles such as:
- Android Application Developer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Application Development Associate
- Java Developer
- Technology Project Manager
- Database Developer
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more.
Connect with Academic Advising for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits, and Tribal Enterprises.