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Computer Technology - Programming - Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Programming
With the widespread use of computers around the world, there is an ongoing need for skilled computer specialists. The associate degree in Computer Technology - Programming Emphasis prepares students for entry-level positions in a vast number of industries. After completing a year in general computer courses, students choose an emphasis in Programming or Networking. The Programming emphasis provides skills in a variety of programming languages, such as Visual Basic, Java, PHP, HTML, Mobile Apps, and SQL. Graduates will be equipped to find employment as business-application programmers, database managers, and system analysts. They can also plan, design, and develop programming applications, as well as create and host web applications. These valuable skills enable graduates to work in IT for small businesses, public and private corporations, and in private practice.
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Lou Ann Timmons - (843) 349-5367
Career Outlook
A computer programmer has the technical knowledge and ability to work as a Help Desk
Technician, Database Manager, Information Resource Coordinator, Web Designer, Systems
Administrator, and Systems Analyst. Graduates of the A.A.S. in Computer Technology
- Programming Emphasis degree program can begin their careers with small businesses,
public and private corporations, and in private practice.
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown
Technical College's Career Resource Center for more employment resources.
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Program Information |
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Course Sequence and Progression Requirements |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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| First Semester - Fall | ||
| CPT 168 | Programming Logic Design | 3 |
| CPT 209 | Computer Systems Management | 3 |
| CPT 278 | Computer Software Applications | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Beginning Algebra* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| CPT 187 | Object Oriented Logic Design | 3 |
| IST 166 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| IST 190 | LINUX Essentials | 3 |
| PHI 103 | Workplace Ethics* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| CPT 236 | Introduction to Java Programming | 3 |
| ENG 155 | Communications I* | 3 |
| IST 192 | LINUX Network Applications | 3 |
| IST 226 | Internet Programming | 3 |
| Elective (Choose one)** | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| CPT 162 | Intro. to Web Page Publishing | 3 |
| CPT 242 | Database | 3 |
| GMT 101 | Intro to Geographic Info Systems | 3 |
| IST 271 | Object Oriented Technologies | 3 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 160 | Technical Communications* | 3 |
| CPT 262 | Advanced Web Page Publishing | 3 |
| CPT 264 | Systems and Procedures | 3 |
| Electives (Choose two)*** | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
69 |
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| *Students interested in the Transfer University Parallel Programs should substitute
the following courses: MAT 110 College Algebra for MAT 101 Beginning Algebra; PSY
201 General Psychology for PSY 103 Human Relations; ENG 101 English Composition I;
ENG 102 English Composition II; SPC 205 Public Speaking for ENG 155 Communications I and ENG 160 Technical Communications;
and PHI 110 Ethics for PHI 103 Workplace Ethics. **Third semester elective: CPT 164 or CPT 280 ***Fifth semester electives: CPT 237, CPT 280 or IST 236 |
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