Computer Programming Diploma Program
CP24 - 201003
Program Description
The Computer Programming diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Those interested in a Computer Programming diploma should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an Information Technology professional. Program graduates are to be competent 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
4 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.
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
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 21 Hours
CIST Electives – Choose 3 Hours
Programming Language Courses - Choose 20 Hours
Tier One – Choose Maximum of 12 Hours
Tier Two – Choose Minimum of 8 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 52
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
| CIST 1220 | Structured Query Language | 4 |
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis & Design | 4 |
| Programming Course I | 4 |
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Three
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| Programming Course I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| Programming Course I | 4 |
| Programming Course II | 4 |
| Programming Course II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 52
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.