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
• IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications 4
• IST 1144 - Principles of Information Security 4
• IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts 3
• IST 1314 - Visual BASIC Programming Language 4
• IST 1434 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS 4 OR  IST 1154 - Web and Programming Concepts   4 SH
• Approved Programming Elective* 4 SH
• Approved Technical Elective***  3 SH

Technical Certificate

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

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1033 - Technical English 3 OR  ENG 1113 - English Composition I  / ENG 1114 - English Composition I  3-4 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 OR  SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication  3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 

• ( MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics  OR  MAT 1313 - College Algebra  / MAT 1314 - College Algebra  or higher OR  any Laboratory 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. The RST/LLS 1312 graduation requirement will be waived for CTE students who have successfully obtained the Smart Start Credential and can submit the credential prior to applying for graduation.
• Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.