Mission and Outcomes

Computer Technology

Mission: The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Programming is designed to give students the tools to not only make them better computer programmers, but to make them attractive to employers who are seeking entry-level employees with computer programming skills.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in this academic area are expected to demonstrate that they know:

• practices and procedures required for entry level employment, entry level skill set, and
• the theoretical principles relevant to computer information technology.

Are able to:

• test successfully on competencies required to pass industry certification exams,
• communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form,
• locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a computer technology professional,
• acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement,
• demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the field of computer information technology, and
• define a programming project scope, budget and schedule, then design, implement, test, debug, and maintain a software solution in at least two computer programming languages.

Appreciate and value:

• appropriate and effective presentation of themselves to potential employers, and standards of social, ethical, legal, accessibility, and diversity issues of their work environment.

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