Computer Programming Degree

The computer programming degree program at Moreno Valley College prepares students to learn software installation, maintenance, and methods and procedures of software design and programming by focusing on the general writing and implementation of computerized programs of operating systems. Students who graduate from the computer programming degree program may pursue careers in IT technology, web development, database design, and more. Courses in the program include software design, program customization and linking, prototype testing, and troubleshooting. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer computer programming degrees.

Moreno Valley College

400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA

Moreno Valley College, located in Moreno Valley, California, established in 2010 to provide additional support in the Riverside Community College District. The school is also a member of the California Community Colleges System, which operates and funds 112 two year institutions throughout the state, of which the school is the 11th. The school was given accreditation in 2010 and meets the standards of a two year college established by the state. The school is joined by Riverside City College and Norco College in forming the Riverside Community College District.

Academics

Students attending Moreno Valley College will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or career training offered by the institution. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that matched the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year institutions to continue that education and eventually earn a degree. Students applying to California institutions will find transfer agreements in place that ease or guarantee admission to public institutions in the UC or CSU systems. Application to out of state or private schools will require varying admissions standards to be met and should be discussed with a counselor.

Career training programs focus on high demand fields that allow students to enter the workforce upon completion to pursue long term employment. Individuals will receive a mixture of traditional and practical education, with practical courses providing a safe controlled environment for the development of skills and abilities necessary to perform duties in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Dental Assistant
• Liberal Arts
• Human Services
• Medical Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Moreno Valley College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll if he or she meets the minimum criteria for enrollment, completes an application, and pays associated fees. Students should be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and they should provide transcripts and test scores if available. Additionally, participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged in order to become familiar with the campus and to discuss program enrollment and personal goals. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration in order to determine the starting level of general education courses the student must take.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is awarded based on need which is determined through the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will then be used by the financial aid department to determine aid program eligibility and awards when constructing a financial aid packet. Scholarships may also be pursued from private, non-school sources through application, and may be awarded for a variety of reasons. Aid must be applied for prior to each semester and should be submitted in a timely fashion to ensure that aid is received when needed.

Students Enrolled in the Computer Programming Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Moreno Valley College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Web Developers

Description

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).