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Computer Programmer, CCC


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Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Computer Programming and Analysis AS degree program.

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment.

The College Credit Certificate (CCC) Computer Programmer program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology field.

The content covers concepts necessary to analyze business situations and to design, develop and write computer programs; to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information; analyze problems using logic/analysis tools, code into computer language; test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs. More than one programming language is addressed in this certificate program.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 30 credit hours of Computer Programming Core Requirements and 3 credit hours of Specified Electives. Students completing this College Credit Certificate can transfer the credits directly to the AS Computer Programming & Analysis Degree.

Course Prerequisites

Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below to check for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course. Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.

Certificate Completion/Graduation

Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major in order to be eligible for graduation. Students must indicate their intention to attend commencement ceremony, by completing the Commencement Form by the published deadline.

Computer Programmer Certificate Requirements: 33 Credit Hours


Specified Electives


  • Any additional 1000 or 2000 level computer course with a COP, CGS, CTS, CNT, CIS, or CAP prefix - 3 credits

Total Certificate Requirements: 33 Credit Hours


Information is available online at: www.fsw.edu/academics/ or on the School of Business and Technology Home Page at: www.fsw.edu/sobt.

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