This degree or certificate is designed to train students to meet the rapidly growing need for qualified hardware/software technicians, having a blend of hardware and software skills. Students will write a computer program using C/C++, Java, or Visual Basic.

The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will write a computer program using either C/C++, Java, or Visual Basic; and demonstrate the ability to independently create, save, modify and print a document using a word processing program and appropriate assistive technology.

Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE UNITS
CS/IS 101 Introduction to Computer and Information Systems 5
CS/IS 112
or
CS/IS 135

Introduction to Programming Using JAVA
or
Programming in C/C++

3
or
3
CS/IS 190 Introduction to Computer Networks 3
CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF THIRTEEN UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING
BUSAD 106 Written Business Communication 3
BUSAD 110 Human Relations in Business 3
CS/IS 137 C++ and Advanced Topics 4
CS/IS 139 Java 3
ENTRE 101 Create Your Own Business 2
ENTRE 102 Grow Your Own Business 3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 24

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Fall 2026

GCC Catalog 2026-2027

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.