Java Web Services Program
Overview
A 7-week concentrated program covering service-oriented architecture and the development of Web services using Java. Topics include Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts and modeling; XML technologies; SOAP and REST; WSDL; UDDI; messaging; security; Web services standards; interoperability; Enterprise Application Integration (EAI).
For a complete program description,
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a solid programming background (at least two years of professional software development experience is required) and knowledge of the core Java language. Applicants should also be familiar with basic SQL.
Dates & Location: Winter Quarter 2010
Application deadline: Dec. 17, 2009
Tuition deadline: Jan. 4, 2010
Classes begin: Jan. 25, 2010
Classes end: Mar. 10, 2010
Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings (5:45pm-9pm) 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 prior to that program's first class meeting.
Course Credit:
The Java Web Services Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).
Course #: IPD 366
Credit hours: 4 undergraduate
The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements. Course requirements include programming 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: to be determined
Fees: Winter Quarter 2010
Tuition fee: $1,550.00
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 Web Services Program by February 8, 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, found in the IPD Quick Links.