Computer Programming Degree

The computer programming degree program at Scottsdale Community 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 Arizona colleges that offer computer programming degrees.

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Scottsdale Community College

1012 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale Community College, located in Scottsdale Arizona, was established in 1969, moving to its permanent location in 1970. The school originally opened to almost one thousand students. The Scottsdale area has seen rapid development and population growth, reflected in the increase in enrollment over the years at SCC, which currently serves 25,000 students annually (17,000 credit students and 8,000 noncredit students). The student also enrolls over 1000 students from 100 different countries annually, taking pride in its diverse and multi-cultural population. The school's mascot is Artie the Artichoke, created during a period of unrest in the school's history, though lovingly adopted by athletes, faculty and students alike, having become a point of pride when its initial intention was embarrassment. The school maintains modern facilities and constantly reviews programs and equipment, ensuring that the school, campus and faculty meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics

As a two year community college, SCC offers students the opportunity to pursue transfer to four year institutions to continue their education or to complete a course of study in a technical or vocational field in order to seek employment as a professional upon completion.

Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, allowing students to take lower division and general education courses at SCC followed by applying to transfer to a four year college or university to complete the remaining two years of their bachelor's degree. Students applying to public institutions in Arizona will find their transfer facilitated through agreements in place with between SCC, allowing students who meet certain academic conditions to be eligible for guaranteed transfer. Students wishing to apply out of state or to private institutions must meet the transfer criteria of those school or schools, and as such it is recommended one meets with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best does so.

Career and vocational training programs provide in depth education, training and skill development for individuals wishing to enter the work force in a high demand field as a professional. Students will take a mixture of practical and tradition classroom courses, applying techniques and skills learned in dissimulated real world setting to gain experience and better understand how certain technologies, methods, and systems work. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and allows for the acquisition of an entry level position in one's field of stud.

Programs offered include:

• Culinary Arts
• Forensic Science
• Journalism
• General Studies
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open enrollment institution, Scottsdale Community College will admit any student that meets or exceeds the minimal criterion for admission.  Any students wishing to enroll full or part must complete and submit the school's application for admission, as well provide all pertinent information regarding previous education (test scores, transcripts, high school diploma). It is also recommended that new students participate in orientation as well as meet with a counselor to discuss program choice and develop a curriculum best suited to one's schedule and needs. Students should submit all forms and documents, including financial aid forms, prior to registration, which takes place shortly prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit all required forms, the most prominent and important of which is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may be completed online and is used to determine a student's monetary needs and aid program eligibility. Once these factors are identified, students will be given a financial aid packet describing their awards and how to access any funds given. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to changing fiscal situations for families and students from one tax year to the next resulting in varying aid necessities. Students may also be chosen at random, as per new federal regulations, to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.

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).