IT-Programming and App Development
This highly sought after program will give you the skills you need to become computer programmers. Students will study applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and more.
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
The Information Technology: Programming and App Development program prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business operations. Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures, using appropriate languages and software. The primary emphasis of the curriculum is hands- on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.
Students graduating should qualify for employment in business, industry, and government organizations as programmers, programmer trainees, programmer/analysts, computer operators, systems technicians, database specialists or in the design and development of mobile applications.
Program Options
Program Options
- Information Technology: Programming and App Development, AAS
- Information Technology: Programming and App Development - Java Programming Certificate
- Information Technology: Programming and App Development - Mobile Apps Certificate
- Information Technology: Programming and App Development - Programming Foundations Certificate
- Information Technology: Programming and App Development Diploma
Please see the catalog for more information about the degree option in this curriculum.
Related Programs
Related Programs
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Career Outlook
IT: Information Systems: Career Outlook
Contact Information
Computer Science Instructor
Information Technologies Education
Email:
Fred Richard
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4491
Office Number: REP 223