Computer Technology, Programming Specialization, AAS (AAS.CPT.PROG 35104)

The Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology - Programming provides students with a well-rounded knowledge of programming. Our students learn commonly used programming languages. This will prepare students to design and create a wide range of software and apps.

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
or
ECO 211 - Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
or
PSC 201 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
or
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 *
ENG 160 - Technical Communications Credit Hours: 3
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 120 - Probability & Statistics Credit Hours: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal: 21 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Area

CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 230 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 242 - Database Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 188 - Hardware Basics and Operating Systems Credit Hours: 5 *
IST 226 - Internet Programming Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 20 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1
CPT 168 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 270 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 231 - C# Programming II Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 236 - Introduction to JAVA Programming Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 244 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 220 - Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 272 - Relational Database Credit Hours: 3 *

*One of the following:

CPT 187 - Object-Oriented Logic & Design Credit Hours: 3
CPT 232 - C++ Programming I Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 237 - Advanced JAVA Programming Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 238 - Internet Scripting Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 25 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week recommended same term as IST 188 )
IST 188 - Hardware Basics and Operating Systems Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16-week; Fall and Spring Only) *
CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 168 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
IST 220 - Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Second Semester

CPT 270 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 230 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 236 - Introduction to JAVA Programming Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 242 - Database Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
CPT 231 - C# Programming II Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Third Semester

CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16-week; Fall and Spring Only) *
IST 226 - Internet Programming Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
IST 272 - Relational Database Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
ENG 160 - Technical Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)
MAT 120 - Probability & Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week)
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week)
CPT 244 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
CPT 187 - Object-Oriented Logic & Design Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)*
or
CPT 232 - C++ Programming I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
or
CPT 237 - Advanced JAVA Programming Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
or
CPT 238 - Internet Scripting Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
1 Social Science Course @ Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 66

* Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”
@ ECO 210 - Macroeconomics , ECO 211 - Microeconomics , PSC 201 - American Government , or PSY 201 - General Psychology