Mobile App Development
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Mobile App Development prepares students for employment in entry-level coding, programming, and software development positions with an emphasis on mobile apps. Students will be prepared to take the App Developer with Swift Certification Level 1, Microsoft C# Software Essentials, and Associate Android Developer certifications. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mobile App Development and Certificates of Completion (CCL) in iOS Application Development, Android Application Development, Windows Application Development, Web App Development, Native Mobile App Development, Cross-Platform App Development and Foundations of Mobile App Development are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Academic Plan Code
5193
Total credits required
33 - 36
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
Students should consult with a Department Advisor in arranging their schedules.
Program requirements for CCL 5914N iOS Application Development may be taken in the CCL 5193 Mobile App Development. An additional CCL within mobile apps may also be earned based on course selection.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Design and develop a complex user interface that utilizes professional UI/UX principles.
- Design and develop complex applications that meet the client's needs utilizing the appropriate controls for the appropriate platform.
- Develop effective, efficient, tested code that meets complex specifications.
- Analyze complex problems using critical thinking skills and design program solutions.
- Research and evaluate professional resources to effectively apply them to a complex problem.
- Communicate in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner to function well in a diverse and collaborative team environment.
- Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
$80,490
There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Software Developers, Applications
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director, Department, or Division Chair | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS156 or CIS159 or CIS163AA |
Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Java Programming: Level I | None or CS | 3 | ||
| CIS165 | Introduction to IOS Application Development | 3 | |||
| CIS162AD | C#: Level I | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | 3 | |||
| CIS156 or CIS159 or CIS166AA or CIS166AE |
Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Introduction to Javascript or Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) | Course may not apply to both Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. | 3 |
Term 3
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director, Department, or Division Chair | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS156 or CIS159 or CIS163AA |
Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Java Programming: Level I | None or CS | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | 3 | |||
| CIS156 or CIS159 or CIS166AA or CIS166AE |
Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Introduction to Javascript or Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) | Course may not apply to both Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS165 | Introduction to IOS Application Development | 3 | |||
| CIS162AD | C#: Level I | CS | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS225 or CIS233DA or CIS262AD or CIS265 or CIS265DA or CIS276DA or CIS276DB |
Business Systems Analysis and Design or Internet/Web Development Level II or C# Level II or Advanced iOS Application Development or Advanced Android Application Development or MySQL Database or SQL Server Database | Course may not apply to both Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. | 3 | ||
| CIS165DA | Introduction to Android Application Development | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS225 or CIS233DA or CIS262AD or CIS265 or CIS265DA or CIS276DA or CIS276DB |
Business Systems Analysis and Design or Internet/Web Development Level II or C# Level II or Advanced iOS Application Development or Advanced Android Application Development or MySQL Database or SQL Server Database | Course may not apply to both Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. | 3 | ||
| CIS165DB or CIS165DC |
C#/VB.NET: Windows 8 App Development or Xamarin/C# Cross-Platform Development | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://riosalado.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5193-RSC06
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Mobile App Development
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, ITS, and MST.