AA/AS in Computer Programming

Software development is an associate of applied science with two tracks, one for programming and one for the web. Both build the coding skills needed for the growing software industry, and both can also lead to transfer into a four-year program. The department describes computing as a field that touches business, government and daily life, with new jobs appearing as systems become more connected, mobile and cloud-based. Students prepare for that environment through hands-on programming courses. Several shorter certificates complement the degree, including software development, programming and database technician credentials, each with its own map. Taught by a computer technology professor, the program offers a practical route to employment or to further study. Students can also use the college's transfer and career centers for planning help, resume preparation and interview practice, and the usual next steps of admissions, financial aid, advising and registration are listed on the page.