Computer Programming Degree

The computer programming degree program at Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf 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 Texas colleges that offer computer programming degrees.

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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)

520 E Front St, Tyler, TX

Located in Big Spring Texas, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is a public institution that is part of a self-contained town. It is one of the campuses located in the Howard Junior College network, with other campuses of the school found in San Angelo, Lamesa, and Big Spring as well.

The school, which is located at 3200 Ave C in Big Spring, offers ten degrees under the category of liberal arts, 10 degrees under the classification of office administration, 3 types of degrees in the production trades, and one degree program in computer science and engineering. Degrees are also administered for the areas of media training and the construction trades. Students most often major in such disciplines as:

• Sing language translation
• Humanities
• General studies
• Welding
• Property Management
• Computer science
• Printing equipment operation

Most students attending the school are between 18 and 21 years of age. The school’s campus, which is remotely located, is home to approximately 140 students. Of that number, around 80 students are registered as full-time undergraduates. For further information about the programs offered at the SWCID campus, contact the school at 432-264-3700 or call Howard Junior College toll-free at 1-866-HC-HAWKS.

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).