Information Technology-Programming

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Program Description:

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following six specialties: IT Applications Professional, IT Professional, IT Networking Specialist, IT Programming,\ IT Programming for Electronic Games, and IT Web Programming.

The Information Technology-Programming program is aimed at preparing students for entry‑level positions as programmers. Students who complete this sequence will be qualified to enter careers in which they function as a systems analyst (trainee) or a business applications programmer.

Career Opportunities:

Information Technology-Programming-Associate of Applied Science Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology-Programming-Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology-Programming-C++ Programming-Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology-Programming-Database Programming-Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology-Programming-Java Programming-Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology-Programming-.Net C# Programming-Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

• Transfer Resource Guide

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