Computer Programming and Analysis, Associate in Science
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as entry-level programmers, programmer specialists, computer programmers, business programmers, programmer analysts and information systems programmers or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Students who wish to transfer credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval in advance from that institution.
PHSC offers two certificates that can be earned as students work toward the Computer Programming Associate in Science degree. Students may earn a Computer Programming Specialist―Certificate after earning 18 credit hours and a Computer Programmer Certificate after 33 hours of study. As the certificate hours of study requirements are completed, students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records office to apply for certificate(s).
The AS degree requires the completion of 60 credit hours. The curriculum consists of 18 program core hours, 24 program-specific hours and 18 general education hours.
Program Code: AS-CPA
The following program core of 15 hours applies to all IT AS degree programs:
| CET 1179 | Microcomputer Repair Essentials | 3 cr. |
| CIS 2520 | Project Management in IT | 3 cr. |
| CNT 1000 | Introduction to Networking | 3 cr. |
| CTS 1110 | Microcomputer Software Essentials | 3 cr. |
| COP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Programming - Python | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
The following 27 hours apply specifically to the Computer Programming and Analysis AS degree:
The following 18 hours meet the General Education Requirements:
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area II Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area III Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| AMH 2020 | History of the United States II | 3 cr. |
| | or | |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area V Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Any Area II Mathematics course - Note: Students wishing to transfer to a bachelor program should take MAC 1105.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Special Program Requirements
Students must receive a high school diploma and successfully complete 15 hours of college-level credit in classroom instruction at PHSC before credit will be given.
To be awarded credit, a student must send a copy of a completed Request for Credit for Articulated Programs from Marchman Technical Center (Form SAR-50) to the director of admissions and student records after the student has completed 15 hours. This form is available in the Student Affairs office on each campus.