Computer Technology - Computer Programming, AAS (AAS.COMPT.PROG)

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Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

Computer Programming Career Pathway

60 Credit Hours

The Computer Technology degree has two pathways with shared general education and core requirements. Students can complete only one pathway for this degree.

This path provides the technical competencies required to be productive in an entry-level programming position. Students gain skills in various modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Java, JQuery, SQL, CSS, HTML, PHP, C# and Python. Typical positions include business application programmers, database managers, web developers and system analysts in government, small businesses and public or private corporations.

Accreditation

Accounting, Business and Management, Computer Technology and Administrative Office Technology
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th St.
Overland Park, KS 66213

Part A - General Education Requirements

General education courses are the same for all AAS, Computer Technology pathways.

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science (Choose One):
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit: 3 or
ECO 211 - Microeconomics Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science (Choose One):
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3 or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Core Requirements

Core courses are the same across all AAS, Computer Technology pathways.

CPT 114 - Computers and Programming Credit: 3
CPT 162 - Web Page Publishing I Credit: 3
CPT 242 - Database Credit: 3
IST 166 - Network Fundamentals Credit: 3
IST 190 - Linux Essentials Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part C: Pathway Requirements

CPT 167 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credit: 3
CPT 187 - Object-Oriented Logic and Design Credit: 3
CPT 202 - SQL Programming I Credit: 3
CPT 237 - Java Programming II Credit: 3
CPT 275 - Computer Technology Senior Project Credit: 3
IST 239 - JavaScript Credit: 3
Electives - Select Twelve Credits:
Microcomputer Programming Courses
CPT 180 - Shell Scripting Credit: 3
CPT 244 - Data Structures Credit: 3
Internet Programming Courses
CPT 238 - Internet Scripting Credit: 3
CPT 262 - Web Page Publishing II Credit: 3
CPT 283 - PHP Programming Credit: 3
Database Administration Courses
IST 272 - Relational Database Credit: 3
IST 274 - Database Administration Credit: 3
CWE/Internship/Other Courses
CPT 208 - Special Topics in Computer Technology Credit: 3
CPT 297 - Big Data Analytics Credit: 3
CPT 298 - Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS) Credit: 3
IST 235 - Handheld Computer Programming Credit: 3
IST 286 - Technical Support Internship I Credit: 3
IST 290 - Special Topics in Information Sciences Credit: 3
CWE CWE - Cooperative Work Experience Credit: * CWE hours vary.

Total: 30

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.

Course Sequence

Review the Computer Technology - Computer Programming, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.