Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus
| Entrance Dates: | Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Length of Program: | Day - Four Terms |
| Evening – Seven Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: | 53 |
Program Description: The Computer Programming diploma program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in processing business data. 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 following areas: programming languages such as PHP, Visual BASIC, Java, Java Script, and C++; SQL and data base management; systems analysis and design; networking concepts; mathematics, communications; and interpersonal relations and professional development. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated an increase in the need for software developers through the year 2018. Employers will continue to seek computer professionals with strong programming, systems analysis, interpersonal, and business skills. Program graduates receive a Computer Programming diploma and are qualified for jobs as entry-level business applications programmers.
Guided Pathway
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Programming Diploma
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
| ENGL 1010 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I | 3 |
| CIST 1220 | STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE | 4 |
| CIST 1510 | WEB DEVELOPMENT I (HTML) | 3 |
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 1 of 5 | 3 |
Year 1 Summer Semester
| EMPL 1000 | INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV | 2 |
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 2 of 5 | |
Year 2 Fall Semester
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 3 of 5 | 4 |
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 4 of 5 | 4 |
| CIST 2921 | IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT | 4 |
Year 2 Spring Semester
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 5 of 5 | 4 |
| CIST 2932 | Advanced Programming Topics | 4 |
*Refer to the College Catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who are required to complete Learning Support classes or who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.