Overview
Offered at the Augusta campus and fully online
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Day - Four Terms |
|
Evening – Seven Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
52 |
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 diploma 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 Diploma
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
| MATH 1012 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| CIST 1305 | PROGRAM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CIST 1601 | INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*CIST Elective options include CIST 1520 or any CIST Programming Language course not being used to fill another requirement for program completion.
Additional Math options may include, but are not limited to MATH 1013, MATH 1103, or MATH 1111.
Year 1 Spring Semester
| ENGL 1010 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I | 3 |
| CIST 1220 | STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE | 4 |
| CIST 1510 | WEB DEVELOPMENT I | 3 |
| CIST 23XX | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1 OF 5 | 4 |
Year 1 Summer Semester
| EMPL 1000 | INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 |
| CIST 23XX | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2 OF 5 | 4 |
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, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
Year 2 Spring Semester
| CIST 23XX | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 5 OF 5 | 4 |
| CIST 2932 | ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TOPICS | 4 |