Programming Languages C.A.

Program Overview

The Programming Languages C.A. program offers 31 credit hours of coursework, including general education, primary electives in programming, and secondary electives. Graduates are prepared for careers as programmers, analysts, and software engineers, with an average starting salary of $32,500 with an associate's degree and $50,000 with a bachelor's degree. Exceptional performers can earn over $130,000 annually.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Programming Languages C.A.
program consists of 31 credit hours, including 13 credits of general education requirements, 12 credits of primary electives, and 6 credits of secondary electives.
• The general education requirements include courses in mathematics (MAT 098), communication (ENG 101), and social sciences (HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 115 or HIS 270 or POL 101 or POL 102).
• The primary electives allow students to choose two pairs of courses from the following options:
• Option 1 - Programming (6 credits): CPT 182 or CPT 187 or CPT 189 and CPT 287
• Option 2 - Programming (6 credits): CPT 181 and CPT 260
• Option 3 - Programming (6 credits): Any CPT, CPM, CPC, or BTC course
• The secondary electives allow students to choose one pair of courses from the following options:
• CPT 135 and CPT 250

Careers:

• Graduates of the Programming Languages C.A.
program are employed in a broad range of careers including, but not limited to: programmer/analyst, application programmer/developer, programmer systems analyst, network or system software engineer, project manager, and technical writer.
• The average starting salary for programmers is $32,500 with an associate's degree and about $50,000 per year with a bachelor’s degree.
The hourly mean wage for computer programmers in Missouri is $38.37. Established computer programmers generally earn an average of $79,810 per year.
• Exceptional performers can earn in excess of $130,360.