Programming One-Year Career Program

This certificate program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in computer programming. Curriculum concentration includes a hands-on focus of programming languages, documentation, structured design principles, data storage concepts, computer arithmetic, control structures, and file processing concepts. Students must achieve a "C" or better in the required computer courses. All credits are transferable to the Computer Science and Technology associate degree program - Programming Option if the student wishes to pursue further studies.

Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate in Programming.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

Programming (CIP Code 52.1201)

U.S. Department of Labor's Summary Report for Programming - Computer Programmers (SOC Code 15-1131) :

http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc151131.htm

Costs of the Program

This rate is an estimate relative to the course selection of the student. Cost is subject to change with increases in course materials and credit fees.

Enrollment Rates

Academic Year 2010 Enrollment rates*: 4 (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)

Number of Graduates:  4

Percentage of Graduates with student loan debt: not applicable**

Median Loan Debt: not applicable**

On-time Graduation Rate: not applicable**

Job Placement Rate: In compliance with federal government guidelines, job placement rates will be reported once federal methodology for determining rates is developed.

*Enrollment rates are nonduplicated students not pursuing a higher degree.

**For privacy reasons, programs with fewer than ten students graduating are not subject to disclosure of this information.