2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Course Catalog & 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. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, language arts and communication, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, systems analysis and design, database management, computer installation and maintenance, and computer networking. Program graduates receive a computer programming associates of applied science. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum)

Employment Opportunities

Junior software developer/programmer, computer programming specialist, business computer programmer, programmer for java platform, programmer analyst

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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