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Python Developer Certificate

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Programming Awards. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Python Developer Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

The Python Developer Certificate is designed to provide students with advanced skills and knowledge in the Python programming language. Students will also have a basic understanding of the software development life cycle and have used the Python data science libraries. Graduates will be qualified to work as an assistant in a programming or development environment with data, coding, and/or design. Courses that complete the certificate and Python Programming Skills Achievement Award (C) are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ITSE 1329 – Programming Logic and Design

MATH 1314 – College Algebra

ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming (Course also completes C)

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
2. Meet with your success coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

   Total Hours: 9

SEMESTER 2

ITSE 1350 – System Analysis and Design

ITSE 2370 – Intermediate Python Programming (Course also completes C)​

ITSE 2371 – Python Data Science Tools

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
2. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Python Developer Certificate and Python Programming Skills Achievement Award.

   ​Total Hours: 9​​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS