Computer Programming Associate of Applied Technology Degree
This program is designed to prepare students for computer programming and web development positions with concentrations in web programming, database programming, or application systems programming.
The coursework prepares individuals for positions such as .NET developer, ASP.NET web developer, application programmers, programmer/analysts, database designers, and other related information technology positions.
Employers may include business and industrial firms, banks and other financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, and software and web development companies.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical skills are built and personal development is enhanced. Students must take all the academic and programming core courses.
Program Length
This program is a combination of on-line, classroom, laboratory and clinical experience, approximately six quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Fall and spring quarters
Program Outcomes
• 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 back end to support a front-end application.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of ENG 094 and MAT 094 or equivalent and basic competencies with personal computers, Windows- based word processing and spreadsheet software. Touch-typing proficiency of 35 words per minute is recommended.
Program Course List
AAT Degree Requirements
| | Technical Course Requirements | 72 |
| | AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 90 |
General Degree Requirements
AAT Degree General Education Requirements: