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Empower Your Future with CodePath and Johnson C. Smith University

CodePath and Johnson C. Smith University are partnering to unlock exclusive access to technical courses, career-building resources, and a supportive community for you!  Join us to prepare for a future in tech with hands-on learning designed by software engineers.

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Level up with CodePath

CodePath is partnered with your institution to level up your career and support your career goals. With CodePath’s industry-backed curriculum and mentorship, students from JCSU gain practical experience and access to career-advancing opportunities. Whether you're interested in software development, cybersecurity, or career prep, CodePath has a pathway for you.

 

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Choose the Learning Path That Fits You

Earn credits toward your degree through CodePath courses integrated with JCSU's academic offerings. Register  to join our TIPs courses and build your resume with real-world coding projects.

 

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Pathway: Technical Interview Prep

Cost: No-cost
Timeline: 10 weeks (Summer 2025)
Commitment: 6-13 hours per week, depending on level
Skill Level: Intro (TIP101) | Intermediate (TIP102)

TIP 101 is strongly recommended for JCSU students who have completed CSC 241 or CSC 242. The TIP pathway focuses on empowering students to ace technical interviewing and give them a preview of real-world challenges in the industry. The courses are designed to prepare students to solve challenging algorithmic problems commonly used in interviews for top companies. The course also integrates various resources from the CodePath Career Center, including interview practice, industry mentors, and advanced info sessions from senior engineers.

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3 Credit Hours: Data Structures and Algorithms for Technical Interview Prep

In this course, you'll learn about basic data structures and algorithms and how to apply them to solve problems. You'll also learn how to analyze the time and space complexity of your solutions. Finally, you'll learn about the UMPIRE problem-solving process and how to combine all of these concepts to succeed in technical interviews.

Course Details:
  • Course Code: CSC 234
  • Start date: August 21, 2025
  • Class schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Modality: In-Person
  • Location: TBD

See your advisor for registration!

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Non-Credit

These no-cost, online courses provide hands-on learning in web, mobile, and security technologies. Open to all students, these remote courses do not offer university credit, but provide valuable career-building skills, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

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CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Pathway: Technical Interview Prep

Cost: No-cost
Timeline: 10 weeks (Summer 2025)
Commitment: 6-13 hours per week, depending on level
Skill Level: Intro (TIP101) | Intermediate (TIP102)

TIP 101 is strongly recommended for JCSU students who have completed CSC 241 or CSC 242. The TIP pathway focuses on empowering students to ace technical interviewing and give them a preview of real-world challenges in the industry. The courses are designed to prepare students to solve challenging algorithmic problems commonly used in interviews for top companies. The course also integrates various resources from the CodePath Career Center, including interview practice, industry mentors, and advanced info sessions from senior engineers.

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

3 Credit Hours: Data Structures and Algorithms for Technical Interview Prep

In this course, you'll learn about basic data structures and algorithms and how to apply them to solve problems. You'll also learn how to analyze the time and space complexity of your solutions. Finally, you'll learn about the UMPIRE problem-solving process and how to combine all of these concepts to succeed in technical interviews.

Course Details:
  • Course Code: CSC 234
  • Start date: August 21, 2025
  • Class schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Modality: In-Person
  • Location: TBD

See your advisor for registration!

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Non-Credit

These no-cost, online courses provide hands-on learning in web, mobile, and security technologies. Open to all students, these remote courses do not offer university credit, but provide valuable career-building skills, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

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Career Kit

A comprehensive collection of easy-to-use templates, worksheets and guides

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Events

Coaching, networking and insights to boost your job search

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Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from professionals working in tech

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Playlist

Catch up with recordings of past workshops

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Tech Fellowships

Leadership opportunities at your campus through CodePath

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

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Tanaka Mbavarira

JCSU Class of 2024

“This 10-week virtual [intermediate Technical Interview Prep] class taught by professional engineers has helped me gain a preview of real-world software topics and prepared me to solve challenging algorithmic problems in whiteboard and coding interviews.”

Reach and Impact

80%

of CodePath alumni say that courses like TIP helped prepare them for a job

$92k

is the average annual salary of CodePath alum one year after graduation in full-time roles related to their major

80%

of CodePath alumni reported increased confidence in technical skills after completed a course like TIP

80%

of CodePath alumni say that courses like TIP helped prepare them for a job

$92k

is the average annual salary of CodePath alum one year after graduation in full-time roles related to their major

80%

of CodePath alumni reported increased confidence in technical skills after completed a course like TIP

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