Academic Programs

IT-Programming (CRT.ITPROG)

The certificate in IT-Programming lays the foundation for an entry-level career in a software development related job. The certificate is an excellent supplement for any IT program and can be applied toward completing other Information Technology degrees. The coursework provides the training for using technologies essential for software development, including front end and back end programming languages, version control, database management, web application development and project management.

The program follows the ever-evolving nature of technology, so requirements and course content will change over time. A degree audit determines specific degree/graduation requirements.

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Catalog Term Year: 2026 Spring

First Year
First Semester

CORECIS-156

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-095

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-049

Credit Hours: 2.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREITT-070

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMAT-160

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

COREITT-071

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-060

Credit Hours: 2.00

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Credit Hours: 5.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-156	Computer Logic	3.0
CORE	CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology	3.0
CORE	CIS-095	Database Management	3.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications *	3.0
CORE	CIS-049	Content Management Systems *SP	2.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
CORE	ITT-070	Python	3.0
CORE	MAT-160	Computer Science I * OR
CORE	CIS-062	Computer Game Development	3.0
CORE	ITT-071	Web Scripting I	3.0
CORE	CIS-060	Project Management	2.0
ELE	--- ---	CIS or ITT Elective	5.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	CIS-062	Computer Game Development	3.0
ELE	ITT-066	Indie Game Development Lab	3.0
ELE	CIS-069	Cross Platform Game Development CIS-069 Cross Platform Game Development Advanced features of modeling and animation software will be covered including architecture, character creation, texturing and animation. Emphasis will be placed on integration of cross platform apps into the creation of an electronic game, including the use of multiple file formats for exporting and importing. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ITT-076	Intro to OS and Security	3.0
ELE	CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop	3.0
ELE	CIS-051	Designing for the Web	3.0
ELE	ITT-063	Innovation I	3.0

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Faculty Contact: Benjamin Panful
Faculty Email: bpanful@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5358

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	CIS-062	Computer Game Development	3.0
ELE	ITT-066	Indie Game Development Lab	3.0
ELE	CIS-069	Cross Platform Game Development CIS-069 Cross Platform Game Development Advanced features of modeling and animation software will be covered including architecture, character creation, texturing and animation. Emphasis will be placed on integration of cross platform apps into the creation of an electronic game, including the use of multiple file formats for exporting and importing. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ITT-076	Intro to OS and Security	3.0
ELE	CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop	3.0
ELE	CIS-051	Designing for the Web	3.0
ELE	ITT-063	Innovation I	3.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	CIS-062	Computer Game Development	3.0
ELE	ITT-066	Indie Game Development Lab	3.0
ELE	CIS-069	Cross Platform Game Development CIS-069 Cross Platform Game Development Advanced features of modeling and animation software will be covered including architecture, character creation, texturing and animation. Emphasis will be placed on integration of cross platform apps into the creation of an electronic game, including the use of multiple file formats for exporting and importing. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ITT-076	Intro to OS and Security	3.0
ELE	CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop	3.0
ELE	CIS-051	Designing for the Web	3.0
ELE	ITT-063	Innovation I	3.0

IT-Programming (CRT.ITPROG)

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Catalog Term Year: 2026 Spring

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Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

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