Those interested in a Computer Programming Associate of Applied Technology degree should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an Information Technology professional.

Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of English/humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of SQL, XHTML, systems analysis and design, database management, networking concepts, and the programming languages PHP, Visual BASIC, Java, C++, and JavaScript.

What skills do students learn in this program?
Database fundamentals, security fundamentals, web development fundamentals, project management, program design and development, Visual Basic, C#, Java and mobile application development

What types of students thrive in the program and in this career field? Those who:

  • are detail-oriented
  • like solving puzzles
  • work well on timelines/deadlines
  • work well independently

What types of jobs are available to graduates of this program?

  • Programmer
  • Java developer
  • C# developer
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Visual Basic Developer