Computer Programming A.A.S

The Computer Programming Technology program offers training in the design, coding, and testing of software applications using a variety of programming languages, database manipulation, hardware maintenance, and operating system functions.. Students have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment with a wide variety of classes that will benefit them after completing their degree. The program is also privileged to be a Cisco® Networking Academy Program and a CompTIA® Academy. The program’s website can be found at ciscoserver.eastms.edu.

Students can begin this program at the beginning of the fall or spring semesters. Completion of the two-year program leads to an Associates of Applied Science degree. As part of this degree program, students will also be required to take the A+ and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Software development certifications.

This program requires a Silver or higher Certificate on the ACT Work-keys exam or a 15 composite on ACT. Please see the program advisor or Navigator for additional information regarding testing times and locations for Workkeys.

Computer Programming is an ever-evolving field of study. Information Technology changes rapidly and requires students to be life-long learners with the ability to incorporate ever-changing technologies into their skill set. IT is one field of study which has not suffered any economic downturns. The need for well-trained IT personnel is present in every industry from healthcare to manufacturing.