AA/AS in Computer Programming

This associate degree at Springfield Technical Community College prepares students for entry-level work as programmers. Programmers write the instructions that let computers carry out data-driven tasks for an employer, and they are found in software firms, insurance, finance, health care, and manufacturing. The program takes about twenty-four months and leads to an Associate in Science, with the degree title referring to computer information technologies. Students study several programming languages along with information technology fundamentals, web development, database work, and development for mobile devices. Two outcomes are built into the design. Graduates can apply for beginning programming positions, or they can move on to a bachelor's program at a bachelor's-granting school and continue their education there. Prospective students can review the curriculum checklist, program goals, and salary and job trend information on the program page, and can request more details from the admissions office before deciding whether the pathway fits their plans.