Program Description
The Computer Programming associate degree program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in writing computer software. Those interested in a Computer Programming Associate of Applied Technology degree should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an Information Technology professional. Program graduates will be competent in the technical areas of SQL, XHTML, systems analysis and design, database management, networking concepts, and the programming languages PHP, Visual BASIC, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Career Information
Occupation
Computer Programmers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 15% nationally and 13% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $68,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Peter Ejindu
Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
Academic Building C2310A
404-225-4538
pejindu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 71
Estimated Program Cost: $12,160
Required Courses
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communications (3 credits)
Area II - Social/Behavioral (3 credits)
Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Social-Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Area III – Natural Science/Mathematics (3 credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts ( 3 credits)
Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities-Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
General Core Elective (3 credits)
Select a General Education Course that has not already been used to meet a requirement (3 credits)
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Elective | 3 |
Occupational Courses (36 Credits)
Programing Language Courses (Requires 20 semester hours with at least two Tier II courses)
Tier I Programming Courses
Tier II Programming Courses - Select two of the following:
Total Credit Hours: 71
Program Outcomes
1. Graduate will be able to assure quality of work through development and implementation of quality assurance procedures and standards.
2. Graduate will have knowledge of programming requirements.
3. Graduate will be able to a good understanding of object oriented programming and programming principles.
4. Graduate will be able to understand programming languages.
5. Graduate will have the ability to prioritize tasks and work cooperative within a team.
6. Graduate will have a highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills.
7. Graduate will demonstrate good judgment, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.