AA/AS in Computer Programming

This degree teaches students to design, build and maintain software using established design principles across common programming languages. Core courses cover systems, cloud basics, networking, databases, security and artificial intelligence, and a capstone project closes the sequence. Students also choose an emphasis such as virtual reality development, C# .NET, C++ or Java, adding eight to twelve credits. Total credits range from 61 to 69. This offering appears in the College of DuPage 2026-2027 catalog as an applied associate degree option, with each required course listed alongside its code and credit value. Students plan their sequence of courses with college advisors, and the catalog also publishes a suggested semester plan where one applies. Details such as tuition, application dates and admission steps are handled through the college's central offices rather than on this catalog page. Course titles and descriptions for each requirement can be browsed in the same catalog. Learners can compare it with related programs linked from the department area, which helps when choosing a path.