2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
    Oct 13, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology: Computer Programming and Development, AAS (A25590P)


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Computer Programming and Development is a concentration under the Information Technology curriculum title. Careers in Computer Programming and Development involve the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of software programs for computer systems. This requires knowledge of computer operating systems, programming language, and software development. Occupations and specialties include programming and software development, applications design, and mobile technologies.

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

Total: 54 Credit Hours


General Education Courses


  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Communication Credit Hours: 3 *
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3 *
  • Math Credit Hours: 3 *
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours


Other Required Courses


  • Other Requirement Credit Hours: 1 *

Total: 1 Credit Hours


Total Credits for AAS Degree: 70


*Recommended Electives & General Education Options


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Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

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