The iOS App Development in Swift technical certificate of credit program is designed to allow programming and web development majors to augment their existing programs with web application development or programming. The program emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to design, develop, test, and document structured and object-oriented programs utilizing Swift and Xcode.
Students may enter the iOS App Development in Swift technical certificate of credit program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 11 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the iOS App Development in Swift certificate program must be able to work in an office setting, show initiative, work with people, work as a team member, multi-task, display a professional appearance, work with computers and computer application software, troubleshoot, and have a strong work ethic.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates can find employment in app development for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch series. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $3,162.00
Books & Supplies: $500.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the approved programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| CIST 1306 | Programming Foundations - Swift | 3 | 60 |
| CIST 2301 | Application Development in Swift I | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2302 | Application Development in Swift II | 4 | 90 |
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
| CIST 1306 | Programming Foundations - Swift | 3 | 60 |
| CIST 2301 | Application Development in Swift I | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2302 | Application Development in Swift II | 4 | 90 |