Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Day - Five Terms |
|
Evening – Eight Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
65 |
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: Web Development, Mobile App Programming, PHP, C#, 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 2028. Employers will continue to seek computer professionals with strong programming, systems analysis, interpersonal, and business skills. Program graduates receive a Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified for jobs as entry-level business applications programmers.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Programming Degree
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 First Semester
Year 1 Second Semester
| ENGL 1101 | COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC | 3 |
| | | |
| ECON XXXX | Economics Course | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | General Education Area II | 3 |
| | | |
| CIST 1510 | WEB DEVELOPMENT (HTML) | 3 |
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 1 of 5 | 4 |
Year 1 Third Semester
| CIST 1220 | STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE | 4 |
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 2 of 5 | 4 |
| XXXX XXXX | GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Year 2 Fourth Semester
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 3 of 5 | 4 |
| | | |
| ENGL 2130 | AMERICAN LITERATURE | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | General Education Area IV | 3 |
| | | |
| BUSN 1300 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MGMT 1120 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3 |
| | OR | |
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
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| CIST 2921 | IT ANALYSIS, DESIGN, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 2 |
Year 2 Fifth Semester
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 4 of 5 | 4 |
| CIST 23XX | Programming language 5 of 5 | 4 |
| CIST 2932 | ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TOPICS | 4 |