Computer Programming, Computer Information Technology, AAS

Program Code: Computer Programming-AAS

Program Description

The  AAS, Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming provides students with entry level programming skills. Computer programming professionals must also have a broad knowledge of computer systems and technologies, as well as strong problem solving and analysis skills. They must be able to think logically and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
CIT 114 IT Essentials 4
CS 105 Introduction to Computing 3
English 3 3
CIT 130
or CIT 134
 Beginning Java
or Beginning C# Programming
 3
 Semester Total13
2nd semester
CIT 112 Network + 3
CIT 151 Beginning Web Development 3
MATH 124 College Algebra (or higher) 3
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Diversity 3 3
CIT 230
or CIT 234
 Advanced Java
or Advanced C# Programming
 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
CIT 180 Database Concepts and SQL 3
Communications 3 3
Science 2 3
CIT 236
or CIT 130
or CIT 134
or CIT 237
 Common Programming Patterns
or Beginning Java
or Beginning C# Programming
or Test-Driven Development
 3
Electives 4
 Semester Total16
4th semester
CIT 235
or CIT 230
or CIT 234
or CIT 236
or CIT 237
 Fluent Entity Framework in C#
or Advanced Java
or Advanced C# Programming
or Common Programming Patterns
or Test-Driven Development
 3
CIT 263 Project Management 3
Electives 4
Human Relations 3 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 3
 Semester Total16
 Total Units60
2

See approved General Education list for the AAS Degree. 

3

See program recommendations or requirements. 

Program Requirements

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications3
Highly Recommended:
BUS 107
Business Speech Communications
or COM 113
 Fundamentals of Speech Communications
or COM 215
 Introduction to Group Communication
English3
Highly Recommended:
ENG 101
Composition I
or ENG 113
 Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
or ENG 100
 Composition Enhanced
or ENG 102
 Composition II
or ENG 114
 Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
or ENG 107
 Technical Communications I
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science3
Recommended:
Course that counts for Diversity
Human Relations3
Highly Recommended:
MGT 212
Leadership and Human Relations
Mathematics3
Required:
MATH 124
College Algebra (or higher)
Science3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity(3)
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions3
Degree Requirements
CIT 112Network +3
CIT 114IT Essentials4
CIT 151Beginning Web Development3
CIT 180Database Concepts and SQL3
CIT 263Project Management3
CS 105Introduction to Computing3
Students must complete the beginning and advanced of one programming language for a total of 6 units:6
JAVA
CIT 130
Beginning Java
CIT 230
Advanced Java
C#
CIT 134
Beginning C# Programming
CIT 234
Advanced C# Programming
Select 6 units from the following courses or programing language6
CIT 130
Beginning Java
CIT 230
Advanced Java
CIT 134
Beginning C# Programming
CIT 234
Advanced C# Programming
CIT 235
Fluent Entity Framework in C#
CIT 236
Common Programming Patterns
CIT 237
Test-Driven Development
Electives8
CSCO 120
CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals
CS 135
Computer Science I
CIT, CS or CSCO
MATH 127
Pre-Calculus II
Total Units60
 
 

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Have the technical proficiency required to design and program a solution to a stated problem.

PSLO2: Demonstrate an understanding of dynamic data structures and generic methods.

PSLO3: Have the ability to communicate and work effectively with members of a team and members of external groups.