CIST Computer Programming Diploma

CP24

Program Purpose : The Computer Information Systems Technology – Computer Programming diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates receive a Computer Information System Technology – Computer Programming diploma and are qualified for employment as computer programmers.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010

Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1220	Structured Query Language (SQL)	4
CIST 1305	Program Design and Development	3
CIST 1510	Web Development I	3
CIST 1601	Information Security Fundamentals	3
CIST 2371	Java Programming I	4
CIST 2372	Java Programming II	4
CIST 2373	Java Programming III	4
CIST 2921	IT Analysis Design and Project Management	4
CIST 2931	Advanced Systems Project	4
	CIST Programming Electives - Select 2 from the below list	8

Suggested Guided Electives:

CIST 2341	C# Programming I	4
CIST 2342	C# Programming II	4
CIST 2351	PHP Programming I	4
CIST 2352	PHP Programming II	4
CIST 2742	Beginning Python Programming	4
CIST 2381	Mobile Application Development	4
CIST 2385	Android Mobile Programming	4
CIST 2580	Interactive and Social Apps Integration	4

Total Credit Hours: 54