Allegheny, Boyce, North, South
Associate of Science

This program provides students with specific technical competencies for entry-level employment opportunities as programmers.

Students obtain a foundation in computer programming concepts, systems development and data modeling. Students learn software development and programming using objectoriented languages such as Java and Visual Basic.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Create technical documentation and locate necessary online documentation.
2. Evaluate information technology system and project management strategies.
3. Apply research material dealing with organizational and information technology issues.
4. Analyze developments and trends in information technology that impact businesses and individuals and present the analysis results in oral and written formats.
5. Use troubleshooting strategies and techniques in correcting a variety of information technology design issues and problems.