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College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology- IT Programming


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Program Options

Credential Title Credit Hours Required Notes
Associate of Applied Science Information Technology-Programming 64 -
Certificate Information Technology-Programming 32 -
Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology-Programming‑C++ Programming 23 -
Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology-Programming-Database Programming 24 -
Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology-Programming‑JAVA & Mobile Programming 22 -
Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology-Programming‑C# & .Net
Programming

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Contact Information

Contact Title Name Phone E-mail Location
Professor Martin Kohl 586.286.2078 kohlm@macomb.edu Center Campus
Professor Yi-li Zhuang 586.445.7353 zhuangl@macomb.edu South Campus

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.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Write, debug and test a computer program in order to solve a particular business problem.

2. Demonstrate familiarity with how computer programs interact with databases, networks and web applications.

3. Demonstrate database programming, java and mobile programming, C++ programming or .Net programming skills.

4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Application Development process.

Career Opportunities:

Information Technology-Programming-Associate of Applied Science Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, 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, 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, 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, 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.

Programs

    Associate of Applied ScienceCertificateSkill Specific Certificate

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