Delaware County Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology - Computer Programming
Philadelphia, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology - Computer Programming provides students with hands-on experience in software development, programming languages, and systems analysis.
This two-year degree focuses on practical skills that are essential for tackling real-world programming challenges, preparing students for dynamic careers in the tech industry.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can explore various career paths, including software developer, web developer, system analyst, or IT technician.
This program equips students with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market within the information technology sector.
The Computer Programming specialization is intended to prepare students for a career or further study in computer programming. A computer programmer works with a computer analyst and computer engineer to analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain computer applications to meet the functional objectives of a business.
It is the job of the computer programmer to design and update the software that runs on the computer. A programmer generally works with an analyst to help determine the best way to approach a problem or implement a desired feature for a new version of a software package.
A programmer codes the changes and then tests and debugs the software. The Computer Programming specialization emphasizes the more popular computer programming languages used in business today.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Analyze problems with respect to the requirements of the computer and the required results;
- Plan detailed program logic to solve problems and convert the logic to a well-structured applications program using an industry-standard language and providing program documentation;
- Demonstrate the ability to use debugging techniques;
- Use mathematical equations in the creation of a computer program;
- Use documentation or a knowledge base to resolve a technical challenge in an identified computing scenario.
Course requirements are available below.
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