Java Developer Program
Overview:
A 10-week comprehensive program covering object-oriented applications development using the Java programming language. Topics include Java basics; object-oriented programming; standard Java class libraries; JDBC; network programming; AWT and JFC/Swing; Java beans; applets; Java Virtual Machine (JVM); security; multi-threaded programming; RMI; XML; Java development and testing tools.
For a completed program description, download the program's brochure
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have a solid programming background (at least two years of professional software development experience is required.)
Dates & Location: Winter Quarter 2010
Application deadline: Dec. 11, 2009
Tuition deadline: Dec. 17, 2009
Classes begin: Jan. 4, 2010
Classes end: Mar. 10, 2010
Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings (5:45pm-9pm) and in the morning (9am-12:15pm) on approximately half of the Saturdays, at DePaul University's Loop Campus at 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Online Section: Students may elect to register for an online section of the course. For more information about the online section, click
here.
DePaul University reserves the right to cancel any program before its first scheduled meeting.
Course Credit:
The Java Developer Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).
Course #: IPD 382
Credit hours: 10 undergraduate
The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements. Course requirements include programming and design assignments. No quizzes or exams are given.
The ability to apply these credit hours to a degree program is always determined by the college granting the degree. To view course transfer guidelines for DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), click here.
Textbooks:
Reading materials for certificate programs consist of textbooks and supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are considered preparatory in nature and are typically assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts are frequently distributed in class to provide additional information.
Textbooks for Winter Quarter 2010:
Required:
Title: Core Java: Volume 1-Fundamentals
Authors: Cay S. Horstmann and Gary Cornell
ISBN#: 978-0-13-235476-9
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Recommended:
Title: Java Power Tools
Author: John Ferguson Smart
ISBN#: 978-0-596-52793-8
Publisher: O'Reily
Fees: Winter Quarter 2010
Tuition fee: $3,800.00
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Full payment of tuition must be received by the Institute for Professional Development office before the start of the program.
Applicants who wish to use the university's DePEPER Plan (DePaul University's Extension Plan for Employer Reimbursement) must return the DePEPER Plan Application to the Institute for Professional Development Office. Submitting this application to any other DePaul office may delay the student's registration process. Information about this plan, along with an application form, is found here.
The university's refund policy allows a return of 100% of tuition (minus a separate $25 registration fee) if the student drops the Java Developer Program by January 18, 2010.
Application Procedure
You may apply online. Or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form.
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Payable by check made out to DePaul University, or by credit card. For credit card payment, print out and complete the Payment by Credit Card Form, which can be found in the IPD Quick Links.