Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus and fully online.
| 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.
Curriculum Outline
General Core Courses, 15 credits
| ENGL 1101 | COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC | 3 |
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| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
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| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
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| MATH 1103 | QUANTITATIVE SKILLS AND REASONING | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 1111 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 |
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XXXX XXXX
| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Occupational Courses, 30 credits
*CIST Elective options include
CIST 1520 or any CIST Programming Language course not being used to fill another requirement for program completion.
Programming Language Courses, 20 credits
(Required 20 hours with at least two Tier II courses)
Tier I Programming Language Courses
Tier II Programming Language Courses
Note:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
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.
Fall, Spring, and Summer Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Programming Degree
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
LOCATION: Augusta Campus and Fully Online
SCHEDULE TYPE: Day and Online
Year 1 First Semester
CIST 2383 will count as one (1) of the required programming language courses.
Year 1 Second Semester
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| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
| CIST 1520 | SCRIPTING TECHNOLOGIES | 4 |
CIST 23XX
| PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2 OF 5 | 4 |
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| MATH 1103 | QUANTITATIVE SKILLS AND REASONING | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 1111 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 |
*A list of General Education Area I, II, III, IV courses can be found in the General Education
Core Curriculum Section of this catalog.
**Alternate options for CIST 1520 may include any CIST Programming Language course not being used to fill another requirement for program completion.
Year 1 Third Semester
| ENGL 1101 | COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC | 3 |
| CIST 1220 | STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*A list of General Education Area I, II, III, IV courses can be found in the General Education
Core Curriculum Section of this catalog.
*CIST elective options may include any CIST course not being used to fill another
requirement for program completion.
Year 2 Fourth Semester
CIST 23XX
| PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 3 OF 5 | 4 |
XXXX XXXX
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
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| 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 |
*A list of General Education Area I, II, III, IV courses can be found in the General Education
Core Curriculum Section of this catalog.
*CIST Elective options include CIST 1520 or any CIST Programming Language course not being used to fill another requirement for program completion.
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 |