Programming Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and 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, Python, or other programming languages. 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 1015 or Any CIS/CSC/CWB	3
CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
CSC 1019	Introduction to Programming	3
ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
MATH	Introduction to Statistics (MAT 1260) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

CIS 1045	Intro to Desktop Database	3
CSC 1060	Computer Science I: (Language)	4
ELECTIVE	Calculus I (MAT 2410) or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC	3
GEN EDU	PHI 1012/2005, or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
GEN EDU	PHI 1012/2005, or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of CIS 1018, CIS 1035, CIS 1045, and CIS 1055, you should apply for the Applications Specialist Certificate.

Third Semester

CSC 1061	Computer Science II: (Language)	4
CNG 2001	Linux Configuration: (OS)	3
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Calculus I (MAT 2410) or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC	3
ELECTIVE	Calculus I (MAT 2410) or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of CIS 1045, CSC 1060, and select any three CSC courses, you should apply for the Programming Certificate.

Fourth Semester

COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Calculus I (MAT 2410) or Higher or Any CIS/CWB/CSC	4
GEN EDU	PHI 1012/2005, or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		13

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 9 credits of electives in computer science. If you take more credits in computer science than listed (9 credits), it will reduce the 16 credits of electives needed.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.