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Spring Semester 2018 Catalog

Computer Programming, Diploma

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.

Gainful Employment

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 8 credits

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

MATH 1013ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS

3

EMPL 1000INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV

2

Occupational Courses, 25 credits

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

OR

CIST XXXX
CIST Elective

3

 

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CIST 1220STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE

4

CIST 1305PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

3

CIST 1510WEB DEVELOPMENT I (HTML)

3

CIST 2921IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT

4

CIST 2932Advanced Programming Topics

4

Programming Language Courses, 20 credits

(Required 20 hours with at least one Tier II course)

Tier I Programming Language Courses

CIST 2341C# PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2342C# PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2351PHP PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2361C++ PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2371JAVA PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2372JAVA PROGRAMMING II

4

Tier II Programming Language Courses

CIST 2343C# PROGRAMMING III

4

CIST 2352PHP PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2362C++ PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2373JAVA PROGRAMMING III

4

Note:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Computer Programming Diploma

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills& Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

 

CIST 1305PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

3

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CIST XXXX
CIST Elective

3

Year 1 Spring Semester

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

CIST 1220STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE

4

CIST 1510WEB DEVELOPMENT I (HTML)

3

CIST 23XX
Programming language 1 of 5

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

EMPL 1000INTERPERSONAL 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 2921IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT

4

Year 2 Spring Semester

CIST 23XX
Programming language 5 of 5

4

CIST 2932Advanced 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.