Computer Programming Overview (AS 2126)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
This degree program prepares students to analyze business situations and to design, develop and write computer programs. Individuals learn to store, locate and retrieve specific documents, data and information, analyze problems using logic/analysis tools, and write code in several computer languages. They also learn how to test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs.
Computer programming course content includes computer programming concepts, programming languages and software project management.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses.
For More Information
John Hadley, Interim Associate Dean, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3689
Employment Opportunities
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as entry-level programmers, programmer specialists or computer programmers.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Information Management or Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits:15)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any MAC prefix course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2321 | System Analysis and Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
Programming Languages - Choose 15 credits
| COP1220 | Introduction to Programming In C (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2334 | Programming In C++ (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2800 | Programming In Java (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2840 | Server-side Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1332 | Visual Basic Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2805 | Advanced Java Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2831 | Advanced Web Page Applications (XML and JAVAScript) (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2360 | C# Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2660 | Android Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2654 | Objective C Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2446 | Introduction to Oracle Database Programming (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2447 | Oracle Database Advanced Pl-SQL (AS) | 3 Credits |
| COP1030 | Python With Raspberry Pi (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2657 | Cross Platform Mobile App Development (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP2664 | IOS App Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
Business/Computer Electives (Credits: 6)
Choose 6 Credits*
Any courses with the prefix CIS, CGS, CNT, COP, CTS, ACG, APA, ECO, or GEB (6)
* A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any MAC prefix course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Programming Languages | 6 credits |
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2321 | System Analysis and Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Business/Computer Elective | 3 credits |
| Programming Languages | 6 credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Business/Computer Elective: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| Programming Language | 3 credits |
| Business/Computer Elective | 3 credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Business/Computer Elective: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60