Computer Programming Technology

Location(s): Harrison County Campus

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Computer Programming Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in computer operations, business application software development, Web development, mobile application development and system analysis. Focus is placed on midrange and personal computer programming on the most up-to-date equipment.

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 an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Students in the Computer Programming Technology Program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.

IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
IST 1924 - IoT Installations
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT

Computer Programming Technology Certificate

Semester One

IST 1513 - SQL Programming Credit(s): 3
OR
IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts Credit(s): 3
Technical Elective Credit(s): 3*
IST 1453 - iOS App Development Credit(s): 3
OR
IST 2454 Android App Development Credit(s): 4
IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS Credit(s): 3
Operating System Elective Credit(s): 3/4 (Choose one of the following)

IST 2464 - PowerShell Programming Credit(s): 4

IST 2524 - Linux Operating System Fund. Credit(s): 4

IST 1253 - Network Administration Using Linux Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

IST 2584 - C# Programming Credit(s): 4
IST 1124 - IT Foundations Credit(s): 4
IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT Credit(s): 4
OR
IST 1134 - CCNA 1: Intro to Networks Credit(s): 4
IST 1143 - Principles of Cloud Security Credit(s): 3
OR
IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 30/32

Computer Programming Technology Diploma

Semester Three

Programming Elective Credit(s): 4*
IST 1723 - Programming in Python Credit(s): 3
IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language Credit(s): 4
Programming Elective Credit(s): 4*

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,230

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3 or LLS 1721 - Employment Readiness and SPT 2172 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4**
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/school chair approved field related elective.

** MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 - College Algebra or Higher or Any Lab Science.