Programming

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Programming?

• Combine creative & technical skills in your work
• Enjoy variety because you will write programs for different purposes
• Learn how to:
  • Update & expand existing programs
  • Test programs for errors
  • Fix faulty lines of computer code
• Have the option to work in an office setting or at home

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Use different coding languages, such as C++ or Java, to write programs that perform specific functions
• Test programs & applications for errors, fix faulty lines of code & recheck them to make sure they produce the desired results
• Update existing programs as needs & requirements change or expand
• Translate software developers’ designs into instructions computers can follow

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will need to spend extensive lab time gaining hands-on practice with programming in addition to your coursework.
• On the job, programmers normally work alone. However, they interact with others when discussing assignments or when participating in large projects
• Being a lifelong learner will help you advance in your career because you will always need to keep up-to-date on web programming languages and be able to apply new knowledge to your work.
• 3 skills or work style traits that will help you succeed in this field:
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Troubleshooting skills

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Information Technology: Programming, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Information Technology: Programming I

Level 2

• Information Technology: Programming II

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!