Computer Programming Degree

The computer programming degree program at Sinclair 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 Ohio colleges that offer computer programming degrees.

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Sinclair Community College

940 Second St, Portsmouth, OH

Sinclair Community College (SCC) is two-year community college in Dayton, Ohio, offering the lowest tuition rate in the state. Sinclair has a range of academic programs that lead to an associate degree, a professional or vocational certificate, or transfer to a four-year institution. Sinclair had a good student-faculty ratio of 19 to one, which means that students get more individual attention at Sinclair than they might at a larger university.

Sinclair is one of only 20 colleges among 1,200 in the nation that is a board member of the League for Innovation in the Community College. Sinclair is also one of only 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in the U.S. and Canada, named for our "outstanding record of achievement in learning-centered education."

Students have a range of flexible learning options at Sinclair, including distance or online learning, interactive learning, traditional daytime classes on campus, off-campus learning sites, and evening and weekend classes.  Sinclair is the largest regional provider of online education, with more than 180 different online courses.

It is Sinclair's mission to provide affordable, high-quality education that includes a caring approach to teaching and learning to foster individual growth. Through Sinclair, students are empowered with knowledge and skills. According to Sinclair Community College's mission statement, student's success shall hinge on turning these values into action:

• Dedication to quality and excellence
• Reliance on anticipation, imagination, and innovation
• Commitment to responsible citizenship within our community
• Adherence to the Sinclair credo-"find the need and endeavor to meet it"
• Confidence in the courage, determination, and diversity of our students, employees, and supporters and belief in unlimited human potential.

History

David A. Sinclair founded Sinclair Community College in 1887 with a mission to "find the need and endeavor to meet it." When the school was founded, classes were offered through the YMCA.

Bookkeeping and mechanical drawing were taught to an all-male student body. By 1910, the curriculum was much broader and the "YMCA College" moved to a larger building. In 1929, the YMCA moved to an even larger building, to support its expanding curriculum that included the Dayton Law School and the Dayton Technical School.

The YMCA College was renamed "Sinclair College" in 1948 in honor of its founder, David A. Sinclair, the Secretary of Dayton YMCA from 1874 to 1902.  By 1959, Sinclair College was still housed in the YMCA buildings, but was independently operated as an institution of higher learning under the jurisdiction of the State of Ohio. In 1966, Ohio crated the Montgomery County Community College District and Sinclair College officially became a community college.

The school acquired 20 acres of land in Dayton Ohio in the late 1960s, and by 1972 the original seven buildings on the new Sinclair Community College campus were completed and ready for operation.

Academics

The academic calendar for Sinclair Community College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer courses. Each semester has an A-term and a B-term.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at Sinclair Community College are divided into Academic Divisions, which are:

• Business & Public Services
• Liberal Arts, Communication & Social Sciences
• Life & Health Sciences
• Science, Mathematics & Engineering

Student Life

Students at Sinclair Community College can choose from more than 40 clubs and organizations on campus for involvement. Student organizations include honor societies and clubs that focus on arts, culture, and more. A unique student club at Sinclair is the Sinclair Disney Club, or Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program, which is an internship program with Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Sinclair students may interview with Disney to qualify for an internship at one of the theme parks for 4-6 months.

Student services at Sinclair include:

• Bookstore
• Tartan Card - Student ID
• Academic Advising
• Career Services
• Campus Ministry
• Counseling Services
• Disability Services
• English as a Second Language
• Ombudsman/Student Advocate
• Arts & Culture
• Calendar of Events
• Campus Dining
• Clarion newspaper
• Physical Activity Center
• Student Leadership
• Tartan Intramural Athletics

Traditions

The school colors for Sinclair Community College are red, black and white, which are colors of their tartan plaid. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Sinclair "Tartans" and the students celebrate "Tartan Pride." The school mascot is a lion dressed in a Scottish kilt in the traditional Tartan Plaid.

Athletics

The Sinclair "Tartans" athletic teams compete in four intercollegiate sports. They compete in the Region XII of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCAA) and are participating members of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC).

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus in Dayton, Ohio, Sinclair Community College has several satellite learning centers in the area, which are:

• Englewood
• Huber Heights
• Preble County
• Courseview Campus Center
• Wright-Patterson AFB
• Online Learning Campus

Community Life

The Learning Center at Miami Valley Research Park provides facilities, classes and resources to Dayton's technology community. Its mission is to develop the community's IT economy through classes, programs and partnerships.

Students Enrolled in the Computer Programming Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).