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2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Information Technology - Computer Programming Option, AAS


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A 25 59 0 A2

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50116

The Computer Programming track 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.

Graduates should qualify for employment in business, industry, and government organizations as programmers, programmer trainees, programmer/analysts, computer operators, systems technicians, or database specialists.

Upon successful completion of the Information Technology, Computer Programming track, graduates should be able to:

  • Apply core information technology skills appropriate to computer science.
  • Develop a program that integrates with a relational database.
  • Develop a program that incorporates Object-Oriented programming methodologies.
  • Identify inefficiencies in programming practices.
  • Select an appropriate programming language to most effectively meet project requirements.
  • Examine emerging technologies within the programming industry.

This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format.  For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website. http://edegree.gtcc.edu

Fall Semester I


Session 1 Credits: 9


Session 2 Credits: 10


Total Credits: 19


Spring Semester I


8 Weeks Session 1


Session 1 Credits: 6-8


Sesson 2 Credits: 9


Total Credits: 15-17


Summer Semester I


Total Credits: 3


Fall Semester II


8 Weeks Session 1


Session 1 Credits: 6


Session 2 Credits: 9


Total Credits: 15


Spring Semester II


8 Weeks Session 1


Session 1 Credits: 6


8 Weeks Session 2


Session 2 Credits: 9


Total Credits: 15


Total credit hours required for degree: 67


Electives


1. Communication Electives


Take 3 credits from:

2. Humanities/Fine Arts Electives


Take 3 credits from:

3. Social/Behavioral Science Electives


Take 3 credits from:

Note:


5. Spring only
6. Fall only

Gateway Course: CIS 115 . A minimum grade of C is required.

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