Information Systems Technology - Computer Programming Technology

Program Description:

The Computer Programming Technology option offers training in the design, coding and testing of software applications using a variety of programming languages, database manipulation, hardware maintenance, and operating system functions. Graduates with skills and training in computer programming are prepared for entry level employment as developers and analysts as well as other related information technology positions in a variety of industries.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from Hinds Community College. Where a transfer to a senior college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a community college counselor for advisement.

Career Certificate

• IST 1124 - IT Foundations 4 SH
• IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications 4 SH
• IST 1144 - Principles of Information Security 4 SH
• IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts 3 SH
• IST 1314 - Visual BASIC Programming Language 4 SH
• IST 1434 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS 4 SH
• Approved Programming Elective 4 SH*
• Approved Technical Elective(s) 3 SH***

Technical Certificate

• IST 2324 - Script Programming Language 4 SH
• Approved Programming Electives 8 SH*
• Approved Technical Elective(s) 3 SH***

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1033 - Technical English 3 SH OR ENG 1113 - English Composition I   3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH OR  SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication  3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH Credits / Units: 3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 

• ( MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics  OR MAT 1313 - College Algebra  or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Computer Programming Technology 60-61 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
• Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.