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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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Applied AI Engineering: Non-Credit

The Applied AI Engineering pathway equips you to code, build, and collaborate in the AI-powered environments shaping today's tech industry. You'll learn computer science fundamentals and modern software engineering while working directly in AI-assisted workflows, helping to boost productivity and rapid prototyping.

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Cybersecurity: Non-Credit

Explore the complex field of digital security with the Cybersecurity pathway. Learn about real-world tools and attacks, empowering you to confidently discuss different areas of cybersecurity. Next, deep-dive into the world of blue team security, using industry-proven techniques to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats. Along the way, you’ll use AI as a planning partner, and research assistant, enabling you to focus on building your cybersecurity skillset. 

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

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: January 13, 2026
  • Class schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Modality: In-Person

See your advisor for registration!

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Pathway: Technical Interview Prep

Cost: No-cost
Timeline: 10 weeks (TBD)
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 gives them a preview of real-world challenges in the industry. With AI as each student's companion, these courses are designed to prepare students to become self-sufficient learners, meaningfully communicate technical concepts and approaches, and solve challenging algorithmic problems commonly used in interviews for top companies.

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Web Development: Non-Credit

Master full-stack web development by designing and building interactive websites inspired by your favorites. Start your journey by structuring and styling the look and feel of your website, then add interactive elements like videos, forms, and animations to bring it to life. In the later courses, build feature-rich websites with user accounts, profile customization, and content creation. You will also use AI as a debugging partner and research assistant, enabling you to focus on your vision for your web application.

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CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Applied AI Engineering: Non-Credit

The Applied AI Engineering pathway equips you to code, build, and collaborate in the AI-powered environments shaping today's tech industry. You'll learn computer science fundamentals and modern software engineering while working directly in AI-assisted workflows, helping to boost productivity and rapid prototyping.

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Cybersecurity: Non-Credit

Explore the complex field of digital security with the Cybersecurity pathway. Learn about real-world tools and attacks, empowering you to confidently discuss different areas of cybersecurity. Next, deep-dive into the world of blue team security, using industry-proven techniques to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats. Along the way, you’ll use AI as a planning partner, and research assistant, enabling you to focus on building your cybersecurity skillset. 

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

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

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: January 13, 2026
  • Class schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Modality: In-Person

See your advisor for registration!

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Pathway: Technical Interview Prep

Cost: No-cost
Timeline: 10 weeks (TBD)
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 gives them a preview of real-world challenges in the industry. With AI as each student's companion, these courses are designed to prepare students to become self-sufficient learners, meaningfully communicate technical concepts and approaches, and solve challenging algorithmic problems commonly used in interviews for top companies.

CareerConnect Gradient Bullet

Web Development: Non-Credit

Master full-stack web development by designing and building interactive websites inspired by your favorites. Start your journey by structuring and styling the look and feel of your website, then add interactive elements like videos, forms, and animations to bring it to life. In the later courses, build feature-rich websites with user accounts, profile customization, and content creation. You will also use AI as a debugging partner and research assistant, enabling you to focus on your vision for your web application.

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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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