Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications Development
Applications Accepted for:
Spring 2025: June 1 – Sept. 30, 2024
Fall 2025: Oct. 1, 2024 – June 15, 2025
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Meet the growing demand for experienced full-stack developers by earning an Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications Development from San Diego State University.
- Overview
- Courses
- How To Apply
About The Program
According to 2020 estimates, there are over 3.5 billion smartphone users in the world today. Nearly all of them use web and mobile applications to perform all sorts of tasks on a daily basis. From online banking and shopping to gaming and posting on social media, web and mobile apps are an essential part of our modern digital culture, and they’re not going away anytime soon. Employment opportunities for software developers are projected to grow by an astounding 22% over the next decade.
Whether you’re new to the application development industry, or you’re a developer looking to optimize your résumé and learn about the latest technologies and industry trends, earning an Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications Development from San Diego State University will place you at the forefront of this high-demand, high-paying industry in as little as one academic year.
We’ve created this web and mobile application certificate program in collaboration with SDSU’s Department of Computer Science, which means that you’ll also be able to earn up to 12 units of graduate-level credit and prepare for a master’s program in computer science while learning what it takes to become a forward-thinking full-stack developer.
What Do Our Students Have To Say?
I now work as an iOS and Android developer at Yahoo! I recommend these courses to anyone who is really passionate about technology and wants to learn technologies that currently drive the software industry.”
Is This Program Right For Me?
Our academic community is made up of career-driven web and mobile application development professionals who are passionate about developing the applications of today and contributing to the direction of our field. If you’re interested in a career that combines creativity with technology, you’re the type of student we’re looking for.
Whether you’re interested in earning a promotion, changing your role in the web and mobile application development industry, preparing for a graduate program, or you’re just adding some new tools to your toolbox, earning an Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications Development can help you achieve your professional goals.
At just $437 per unit, our web and mobile application development courses are a great way to optimize your skill set at a low cost. There are also many financial aid options available to SDSU students. And because all courses are offered in an online format, you can work towards your certificate on your schedule without putting your professional life on hold.
What Do Our Students Have To Say?
I was recruited as an intern at SDG&E to develop their Android mobile app. I was selected because of the knowledge I gained from these courses.”
What Can I Learn?
With a timely curriculum designed by experts with years of experience, you’ll focus on the skills that matter in application development. The courses offered each term cover essential client-side and server-side skills, including:
- Programming and scripting languages (XHTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX)
- Android
- Networking
- Databases (SQL)
- Hosting infrastructure
- Frameworks (Bootstrap, SASS, jQuery)
- Security
- Multi-platform development
The curriculum also focuses on the methodology behind the tools and technologies that create some of the most popular applications in use today. By understanding the why and how of application development, you’ll attain a science-based, dynamic, and data-driven approach to the field. This will allow you to understand new technologies as they continue to roll out.
Through advanced online web and mobile application development courses, you’ll learn the skills you need to launch your career as a full-stack developer. With ten unique courses to choose from, you’ll also be able to customize your curriculum and focus your studies to meet your career goals better.
This dynamic approach to web and mobile application development will help you become the type of developer that can succeed today — and grow tomorrow.
What Do Our Students Have To Say?
Regardless of what type of computer systems development one does, knowing and understanding the mobile and web software stacks is crucial to a successful career.”
Career Outcomes
Labor Analysis
Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications Development Graduate — Nationwide
- 353,312Job Postings in the last 12 months
- 8%Projected job growth in the next 10 years
- $115,653Average salary of graduates
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
In 2023, the median annual wage for web developers and digital designers was $98,540. The industry is also projected to grow faster than average, with 8% growth indicating 18,600 new jobs across the nation over the next decade.
The numbers in California are even brighter. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, web developers and digital interface designers earn a median salary of nearly $90,000 per year. Jobs in California are expected to grow by 17% over the next decade as well.
Top Job Titles
- Technology Applications Engineer
- Web Architect
- Web Design Specialist
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
- Webmaster
- Web and Digital Interface Designer
What Do Our Students Have To Say?
It’s not like other programs offered; it lets you have a peek at emerging technologies.”
Why Should You Choose Us?
Innovation
As someone who’s interested in building a career in web and mobile app development, you need to stay up-to-date on the latest tools and trends in the web and mobile app industry. Our curriculum focuses on the science behind applications, so you’ll be better prepared to use the latest technological advancements to develop the web and mobile applications of tomorrow.
Reputation
When you choose to earn an Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Application Development from SDSU, you’re choosing a program developed by one of the top public universities in the country. Our expert instructors turn the virtual classroom into a forum for growth and collaboration, and they re-enforce every lesson with their extensive professional experience.
Accessibility
Many of today’s students have to handle a variety of personal and professional commitments, which can make getting an education difficult. Our programs are designed to make education more accessible. At just under $437 per unit, our application development program is affordable and accessible to all learners, no matter where you are in your career. We also have many opportunities for you to receive financial aid.
Click here for information about our drop policy.
In order to earn the certificate, you’ll need to complete at least four courses (12 units) that you’ll select with the help of your program advisor. You’ll need to complete at least two 600-level courses, and you should pass all courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Each course is three (3) units and costs $1,311.
Click the course names below to view course descriptions.
Dates and fees subject to change.
Open Courses
You can take any of our courses without applying to the program. Click the Enroll button below to begin the registration process for open courses.
Please note that if you want to earn the Advanced Certificate (meaning it will appear on your SDSU transcript), you must submit an application and be accepted into the program. Students taking only open courses will not receive an Advanced Certificate.
If you plan on applying to the program, only two open courses can be retroactively applied to your transcript. You’ll need to complete the other two courses after you’re admitted. Courses taken before you’re admitted will count as special session credits and are not eligible for financial aid. Only courses taken after you are accepted and matriculated are financial aid eligible.
How to Register for Open Courses
Starting in the spring 2023 semester, SDSU Global Campus is using a new registration process for open courses. Please follow the instructions below to successfully enroll in courses.
Once you’ve chosen your courses, click the Enroll button below to begin the registration process. Please indicate on the form that you’d like to register for courses.
Once you’ve filled out the Enrollment form, you’ll receive a confirmation email from SDSU Global Campus within 2-3 business days with the next steps to complete your enrollment.
Once registration opens for your courses, you can register in the my.SDSU portal.
Complete your full payment in my.SDSU after your registration has been submitted. Click here for more information on our payment and drop policy.
How to Apply
Attend An Application Workshop For Tips On Successfully Applying To SDSU Global Campus.
Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in some specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.
International Applicants
Please click here for detailed guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Admission Requirements
This program consists of graduate-level courses and results in a post-baccalaureate certificate. This means that you’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field in order to apply for the program.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, but you possess an equivalent knowledge of the background materials through work or self-study, you may be accepted into this program at the discretion of the program director. Contact the program if you have questions about the background required.
We understand that every student’s academic journey is unique, and we encourage you to contact one of our Student Service Representatives to find out what you’ll need to successfully apply to the program.
For more information, please contact:
Ph: (619) 594-7700
Email: recruiter.global@sdsu.edu
Application Instructions
To apply for the Advanced Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications Development program from outside SDSU, you should:
- Submit an application to the University through Cal State Apply
- Submit Official Documents and Test Scores to SDSU Graduate Admissions:
- Official transcripts reflecting the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted sent in sealed envelopes (issued by the school) from all postsecondary schools attended. Do not send transcripts before submitting the Cal State Apply application as this may result in processing delays
- If you’re an international student, you should submit the following:
- One official original-language record of all academic coursework and proof of degree sent directly from your school, including a certified literal English translation.
- TOEFL test scores (if post-secondary instruction is in a language other than English)
- You should send all transcripts and relevant test scores to the following address:
Graduate Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-8225
After submitting the online Cal State Apply application, you will receive an email from San Diego State University that includes your SDSUid, which is needed to log into my.SDSU. You can use my.SDSU to check your application status, update your contact information, access your financial aid, and more. Please check back frequently to make sure all of the required materials have been received — you’re responsible for ensuring that all supporting materials are submitted by the deadline.
Financial Aid
Important Note: Courses taken before acceptance are not eligible for financial aid. Once you are accepted or matriculated, the courses are financial aid eligible.
This program is approved for financial aid. To begin the financial aid process, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website. There, you’ll be able to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
We encourage you to apply for financial aid as soon as possible.