The Technical Option of the Computer Information Systems Programming certificate emphasizes C++ and web programming languages, as well as some general education courses. Graduates of this program may be employed as programmers using one of the following computer languages: C++, HTML/XTML, or JAVA if selected as a professional elective. Graduates will also have 25 to 28 credits toward the Computer Information Systems 鈥� Computer Science Option A.S. Degree or the Computer Information Systems 鈥� Networking Option A.S. degree.
Programmer Salaries*
Salary range for entry-level programmers in Massachusetts: $36,040 鈥� $104,298 per year
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve
a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages; Depending
on the elective track:
- Analyze business problems through data analysis;
- Create viable solutions through the use of technology;
- Apply computer and networking methods, procedures and principles, and use equipment and software for the purpose of installing, troubleshooting and maintaining LANs (local area networks);
- Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means; and
- Transition into the Computer Information Systems A.S. degree program with either the networking or science option.