CP24 Computer Programming, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 52

Program Description

The Computer Programming diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Those interested in a Computer Programming diploma should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an information technology professional. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of English/humanities/fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, as well as 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.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements.

Pre-requisites

All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.

Course Expiration

To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Caren Smith, M.S., Program Coordinator

Email: Caren.Smith@sctech.edu           

Phone: (770) 467-6044

     

Program Courses

First Term

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1200Database Management

4

CIST 1510Web Development I

3

CIST 1200: Required

Second Term

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

CIST 1220Structured Query Language (SQL)

4

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

 

CIST 2311Visual Basic I

4

OR

CIST 2351PHP Programming I

4

OR

CIST 2371Java Programming I

4

Third Term

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

CIST 2921IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management

4

MATH 1012: Required

Fourth Term

CIST 2361C++ Programming I

4

 

CIST 2311Visual Basic I

4

OR

CIST 2351PHP Programming I

4

OR

CIST 2371Java Programming I

4

CIST 2361: Required

Fifth Term

CIST 2362C++ Programming II

4

 

CIST 2312Visual Basic II

4

OR

CIST 2352PHP Programming II

4

OR

CIST 2372Java Programming II

4

CIST 2362: Required

Note: Students are required to meet with their advisor for approval of occupational electives.