Computer Programming, A.A.A.S.

Location(s): Main Campus

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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.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Science General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 116 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hours: 3
CIS 117 - Java Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 129 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 127 - C++ Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 148 - HTML Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CIS 171 - Database Design and Development Credit Hours: 3
CIS 178 - Principles of Info Security Credit Hours: 3
CIS 217 - Java Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 224 - Introduction to Systems Analysis Credit Hours: 3
CIS 229 - C# Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 227 - C++ Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 241 - Web Application Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 247 - Web Application Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 274 - Secure Application Development For Mobile Devices Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I

Priority II

Priority III

Priority IV

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.