Computer Programming Associate in Applied Science – T Degree

This program is designed to prepare students planning to continue their education at a college or university that offers a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Software Systems, or related field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Computer Programming degree, students will be able to:

• Analyze programs in order to identify and fix defects.
• Document software and methods for technical staff and end users.
• Create an application with iterative software development as part of a team.
• Apply technical skills and standards when working with local industry partners or on a self-proposed project.  
• Analyze the architecture of an object-oriented application.
• Develop a relational database’s back end to support a front-end application.

General Degree Requirements

In addition to the program course requirements, students must also complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to obtain.

Students pursuing an AAS-T degree for transfer to the University of Washington-Tacoma are required to take additional core academic classes that may or may not be offered at Clover Park Technical College. Please see your instructor for the latest articulation requirements.

Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the requirements for diversity, computer literacy, and the capstone project.

Program Length

Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency that, with reasonable schedule planning, this program may be completed in seven quarters of full-time effort. It may take longer, depending on the student’s prior educational preparation and the time it takes to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Admission Dates

Fall and spring quarters.