Computer Programming Diploma

CP24

Program Description

The computer programming diploma is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a computer programming diploma. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum)

Employment Opportunities

Business computer programmers

Curriculum

Essential General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3
EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2

Essential Technical Courses (44 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1220 - Structured Query Language (SQL) Credit hours: 4
CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development Credit hours: 3
CIST 1510 - Web Development I Credit hours: 3
CIST 2921 - IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management Credit hours: 4
CIST 2371 - Java Programming I Credit hours: 4
CIST 2372 - Java Programming II Credit hours: 4
CIST 2373 - Java Programming III Credit hours: 4
CIST 2361 - C++ Programming I Credit hours: 4
CIST 2362 - C++ Programming II Credit hours: 4
CIST 2931 - Advanced Systems Project Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: 52

Note:

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

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3