Computer Programming, A.A.A.S.

Academic Program Code: 149

The Computer Programming program provides students with the courses needed to seek employment as a computer programmer.

The employment outlook for careers in this growing, dynamic, technologically rich field is likely to remain strong. Students seeking work immediately upon graduation from GRCC should expect to find employment in smaller organizations or in supporting roles of larger organizations. Students expecting long-term employment in programming and beyond should plan on a minimum of a four-year degree, with career opportunities thereafter dependent on job performance and perhaps additional education.

Strict adherence to the ethics of computer usage is expected of all Computer Information Systems students.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Communicate effectively with co-workers in person and in writing.
2. Communicate with customers of diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to obtain software requirements.
3. Translate customer requirements into detailed programming specifications.
4. Develop critical thinking skills in order to take programming specifications and develop logical instruction sequences that meet the specifications.
5. Read and write technical documents.
6. Develop timeliness, reliability and organizational skills demonstrated by regular attendance and participation in class.