2023-2024 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Programming, AAS


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CP23

Program Description

The Computer Programming degree is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.The primary emphasis of the curriculum is hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve. Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures. Program graduates will be able to support the software development needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and software publishing.

Program graduates receive an associate of applied science in Computer Programming.

View the Computer Programming Program Fact Sheet  for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Software developer database specialists, software specialists, business/industry computer programmer, programmer for java platform, programmer analyst, programmer for government organizations.

Curriculum


Essential General Education Core Courses (15 Credits)


Area I - Language Arts/Communication


(Successful completion of ENGL 1101  is required)

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences


(Choose ONE of the following)

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics


(Successful completion of MATH 1111  or MATH 1103  is required)

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts


(Choose ONE of the following)

General Education Elective:


To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in general education courses, an additional 3 semester credit hours must be taken from Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Students can view the complete list of classes here .

Total Hours: 65


Suggested First Semester classes:


Elective(s):


Any CIST course for which the student has met the prerequisites may be used to satisfy this requirement. Program Director suggested electives: include

Note:


Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

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