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.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 8 credits

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2

Occupational Courses, 25 credits

CIST 1601	INFORMATION SECURITY FUND	3
CIST XXXX	CIST Elective	4
	OR
CIST 1001	COMPUTER CONCEPTS	4

CIST 1220	STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE	4
CIST 1305	PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT	3
CIST 1510	WEB DEVELOPMENT I (HTML)	3
CIST 2921	IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT	4
CIST 2932	Advanced Programming Topics	4

Programming Language Courses, 20 credits

(Required 20 hours with at least two Tier II courses)

Tier I Programming Language Courses

CIST 2341	C# PROGRAMMING I	4
CIST 2351	PHP PROGRAMMING I	4
CIST 2361	C++ PROGRAMMING I	4
CIST 2371	JAVA PROGRAMMING I	4
CIST 2381	MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT	4

Tier II Programming Language Courses

CIST 2342	C# PROGRAMMING II	4
CIST 2343	C# PROGRAMMING III	4
CIST 2352	PHP PROGRAMMING II	4
CIST 2362	C++ PROGRAMMING II	4
CIST 2372	JAVA PROGRAMMING II	4
CIST 2373	JAVA PROGRAMMING III	4
CIST 2385	Android Mobile Programming	4
CIST 2386	iOS Mobile Programming	4
CIST 2388	Cross-Platform Mobile Program	4

CIST Electives

CIST 2383	User Experience	4
	OR
CIST 2385	Android Mobile Programming	4
	OR
CIST 2386	iOS Mobile Programming	4
	OR
CIST 2388	Cross-Platform Mobile Program	4

Note:

A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
CIST 1601 is a guided elective; however, COMP 1000 or a 3-credit CIST elective may be substituted

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Computer Programming Diploma

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
CIST 1305	PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT	3
CIST 1001	COMPUTER CONCEPTS	4
CIST XXXX	CIST Elective	3

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

* MATH options may include MATH 1103, MATH 1013, or MATH 1111

*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.