Programming Associate of Applied Science
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should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester,
complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
see your Pathways Advisor.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Programming and enter the workforce. Students explore programming, database functions, computer information systems, networking and computer sciences. Students will learn about writing and testing code as well as programming languages such as C++, Java, and Visual Basic. Career paths include an entry-level programmer position in various sizes of businesses, corporations or public institutions. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Although some courses may transfer, this AAS degree program is designed for students to enter the workforce.
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First Semester
| ELECTIVE | CIS 115 or Any CIS/CSC/CWB | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 131/121/122 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 121 or Higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| CIS 145 | Intro to Desktop Database | 3 |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I: (Language) | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | MAT 201 or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 112/205, or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 112/205, or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
| CSC 161 | Computer Science II: (Language) | 4 |
| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| COMP SCI | Any CSC Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MAT 201 or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MAT 201 or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: If you have already completed CIS 223, this course
may be applied to the CNG 201 requirement.
Fourth Semester
| COMP SCI | Any CSC Course | 3 |
| COMP SCI | Any CSC Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MAT 201 or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC | 4 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 112/205, or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
If you take more credits in computer science than listed (9 credits), it will reduce the 16 credits of electives needed. You must complete 60 credits to earn your Programming Associate of Applied Science Degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.