Computer Software Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
and Certificate Program

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The Computer Software Technology Program will enable a student to gain the analytical skills and attitudes necessary to enter the Computer Programming field as an entry level Software Applications Computer Programmer or other related position. It provides the student with a program of related instruction, which will help to develop communication, analytical and problem solving skills supportive to computer related technical skill development.

The student will study programming concepts, such as Windows Programming using Visual BASIC, the C and C++ programming languages (or other object-oriented programming languages), Internet software development with JAVA, and various Microcomputer software applications. These concepts will be enforced by Internet investigation, interactive courseware, and hands-on computer related assignments on the notebook computer. The student will also have opportunities to study and practice operating system concepts, such as LINUX, Windows, and OS/400, Computer Networking skills, Accounting and other career related topics.

Most course work and assignments will be completed on the student's notebook computer using the appropriate software development environment, but the student will also have exposure to the AS/400 computing environment. Additionally, some students will be able to enhance their learning process by working in a Computer Software Technology related position as a student Intern, for which the student will receive course credit.

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