Computer Programming and Analysis, AS
Program Summary
The Associate in Science in Computer Programming and Analysis degree shall be awarded upon completion of 60 semester credit hours. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level programmers, programmer specialists, computer programmers, business programmers, information systems programmers, information system managers and programmer analysts or to provide supplemental training for those previously or currently employed in these occupations. PHSC offers two certificates that can be earned as students work toward the Computer Programming Associate in Science degree. Students may earn a Computer Programming Specialist―Certificate after earning 18 credit hours and a Computer Programmer Certificate after 33 hours of study. As the certificate hours of study requirements are completed, students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records office to apply for certificate(s). The AS degree requires the completion of 60 credit hours. The curriculum consists of 18 program core hours, 24 program-specific hours and 18 general education hours. Students who wish to transfer credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval in advance from that institution.
Federal CIP Code: 110201
Florida CIP Code: 1511020101
Admission Information
To be admitted to the Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree programs, students must ensure the following documents have been received by the Admissions and Student Records office:
- A PHSC Application for Admission indicating the intent to pursue an AA or AS degree.
- An official high school transcript indicating graduation with a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma.
- An official transcript from each U.S. college or university attended.
Students graduating from institutions outside of the United States must follow the procedures for submitting transcripts outlined in the International Non-Immigrant (F Visa or M Visa) Student Admission section.
Students who have received special diplomas are not eligible for admission to degree programs.
General Education Courses - 18 credits
Area I. Communication and Information Literacy
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area II. Mathematics
Complete any Area II. Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.
Note: Students wishing to transfer to a bachelor program should take MAC 1105.
Area III. Natural Sciences
Complete any Area III. Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Complete one of the following courses.
| AMH 2020 | History of the United States II | 3 cr. |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area V. Humanities
Complete any Area V. Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.
Technological Fluency
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
IT AS Core Courses - 15 credits
The following courses apply to all IT AS degree programs.
| CET 1179 | Microcomputer Repair Essentials | 3 cr. |
| CIS 2520 | Project Management in IT | 3 cr. |
| CNT 1000 | Introduction to Networking | 3 cr. |
| COP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Programming - Python | 3 cr. |
| CTS 1110 | Microcomputer Software Essentials | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall 2026 Program Core Courses - 27 credits
Spring 2027 Program Core Courses - 27 credits
Effective Spring 2027, all new students that begin Spring 2027 will be required to complete the following courses.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Special Program Requirements
Students must receive a high school diploma and successfully complete 15 hours of college-level credit in classroom instruction at PHSC before credit will be given.
To be awarded credit, a student must send a copy of a completed Request for Credit for Articulated Programs from Marchman Technical Center (Form SAR-50) to the director of admissions and student records after the student has completed 15 hours. This form is available in the Student Affairs office on each campus.