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 Academic 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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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
 1.  Demonstrate foundation skills in computer information systems, programming, database, and scripting
 2.  Interpret problem statements and create requirements to solve system-level problems
 3.  Compile a portfolio of work from technical courses
 4.  Prepare for industry certifications where applicable
 5.  Exhibit basic office application skills
 6.  Demonstrate appropriate work-ethic traits through personal conduct and effective teamwork
 7.  Display business soft skills such as technical writing, documentation, communications, ethics, and team work
 8.  Design and create programs with multiple control structures and subroutines
 9.  Design and create an object-oriented program
10.  Analyze a problem and develop an algorithm

First Semester

CSC 1001 or CSC 1019	Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Intro to Programming (CSC 1019)	3
MATH	Introduction to Statistics (MAT 1260) or Higher	3
CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
ELECTIVE	CIS 1015, Any CIS/CSC/CWB Course or CNG 1020/1024	3
ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  College Algebra (MAT 1340) or higher is preferred if you intend to transfer for a Bachelor's degree.

Second Semester

CIS 1045	Intro to Desktop Database	3
CSC 1060	Computer Science I: (Language)	4
ELECTIVE	Any CIS/CWB/CSC Course, MAT 1340 or higher, CNG 1020 or CNG 1024	3
GEN EDU	PHI 1013/2013, or Any GT Pathways course	3
GEN EDU	Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note:  CSC 1060 and CSC 1061 need to be taken in the same computer language. Students should not take more than 2 programming courses in a semester.

Third Semester

CSC 1061	Computer Science II: (Language)	4
CNG 2001	Linux Configuration: (OS)	3
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
ELECTIVE	CIS 2043 or Any CIS/CWB/CSC Course, MAT 1340 or higher, CNG 1020 or CNG 1024	3
ELECTIVE	Any CIS/CWB/CSC Course, MAT 1340 or higher, CNG 1020 or CNG 1024	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.

CSC 1060 and CSC 1061 need to be taken in the same computer language. Students should not take more than 2 programming courses in a semester. (CSC 2065 is not considered a programming course).

Fourth Semester

COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
COMP SCI	Any Computer Science (CSC) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any CIS/CWB/CSC Course, MAT 1340 or higher, CNG 1020 or CNG 1024	4
GEN EDU	Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		13

Semester Note:  Students should not take more than 2 programming courses in a semester. (CSC 2065 is not considered a programming course).

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.