Computer Programming Technology
CSET Tech Fusion Program
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The Computer Programming Technology curriculum is designed as a two-year program of study to prepare the student for entry-level employment. Computer Programmers create, modify, test, and maintain software programs and applications by writing code in specific programming languages. This instructional program offers training in the development of software for desktop and web-based environments and prepares students for employment in computer operations, systems analysis, software development, web development, and mobile application development. In addition, the Computer Programming Technology program offers a Computer Programming Technology Cloud Services Option.
Program Details
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (Optional)
Students in this program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT | 4 |
| IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things | 4 |
| IST 1924 - IoT Installations | 4 |
| IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT | 4 |
Computer Programming Technology Certificate
Semester One
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| IST 1513 - SQL Programming | 3 |
| OR | |
| IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3* |
| IST 1453 - iOS App Development | 3 |
| OR | |
| IST 2454 - Android App Development | 4 |
| IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS | 3 |
| Operating System Elective (Choose one of the following) | 3/4 |
| IST 2464 - PowerShell Programming | 4 |
| IST 2524 - Linux Operating System Fund. | 4 |
| IST 1253 - Network Administration Using Linux | 3 |
Semester Two
Total Credits: 30/32
Computer Programming Technology Diploma
Semester Three
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Programming Elective | 4* |
| IST 1723 - Programming in Python | 3 |
| IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language | 4 |
| Programming Elective | 4* |
Total Credits: 15
Total Clock Hours: 1,230
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I | 3/4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3☨ |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3+ |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4# |
| BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
| or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
*Any instructor/school chair approved field related elective.
☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).
+ SPT 2173- Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.
# MAT 1033 – Technical Mathematics, MAT 1313/1314 – College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 – The Real Number System and MAT 1733 – Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and our programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.