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Information Systems Technology - Computer Programming Technology


(VC-CPT; TC-CPT; AAS-CPT)

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.

Campus Locations:


  • Rankin 601.936.5579 • Raymond 601.857.3215 • Utica 601.855.7128 • Vicksburg 601.629.6881 

**Completion Award: Career Certificate in Information Systems Technology - Computer Programming Technology 30 SH


Technical Certificate


  • Approved Programming Electives*  12 SH
  • Approved Technical Elective***  3 SH

**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Information Systems Technology - Computer Programming Technology 45 SH


Associate of Applied Science


**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Computer Programming Technology 60-62 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.

*Approved Programming Electives: