Computer Programming Degree Program
CP23 - 201003
Program Description
The Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in writing computer software. Those interested in a Computer Programming Associate of Applied Technology degree should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an Information Technology professional. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of English/humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of SQL, XHTML, systems analysis and design, database management, networking concepts, and the programming languages PHP, Visual BASIC, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
5 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Curriculum
Admissions Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
General Education Core Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 30 Hours
Programming Language Courses - Choose 20 Hours
Tier One – Choose Maximum of 12 Hours
Tier Two – Choose Minimum of 8 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 65
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area or programming courses, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| CIST 1220 | Structured Query Language | 4 |
| CIST 1510 | Web Development I | 3 |
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Three
| Area III General Education Core | 3 |
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Four
| Programming Course I | 4 |
| Programming Course I | 4 |
| Programming Course I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Five
Apply for Graduation
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis & Design | 4 |
| Programming Course II | 4 |
| Programming Course II | 4 |
| | |
| ACCT 1100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| Or | |
| BUSN 1300 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Or | |
| MGMT 1120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.