Associate Degree in
Associate Degree in CIS/Computer Programming
Laney College
Key Information
Campus location
Oakland, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Jan 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
A major in Computer Programming prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.
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Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Computer Software Development: Demonstrate the ability to apply data requirements, algorithmic principles, and software development practice in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that proves comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
- Programming Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, using algorithms to create computer systems and appropriate problem solving using a programming language.
- Solve Business Problems with Computers: Interpret and analyze a business information problem and design, code, compile, test and debug a program solution in C++ using proper program syntax balancing efficiency and maintainability, and manage project tasks required for completion of a computer system development project.
Career Opportunities
Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries.
Job titles include:
Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Language Coder, Computer Systems Consultant, Software Architect, Software Engineer