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May 20, 2026
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College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027
Computer Programming, A.A.S.
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The Computer Programming associate degree program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in writing computer software. 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.
Admission Requirements:
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Curriculum Outline (63 Hours)
General Core Courses
Area I - Language Arts/Communication - ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credits: 3
Area II - Social/Behavior Science Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Economics
- Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following courses: - MATH 1100 - Quantitative Skills/Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1101 - Mathematic Modeling Credits: 3
- MATH 1103 - Quant. Skills and Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Art Appreciation
- American Literature
- English Literature
- Humanities
- Literature and Cultural Studies
- Music Appreciation
- Religion
- Theatre Appreciation
- World Literature
General Education Core Elective Select an additional 3 semester credit hours from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV.
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