Computer Program Design
Courses
The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Computer Program Design and Development, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. A program advisory committee, composed of representatives from business and industry, annually updates career requirements and opportunities. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to identify operational problems and design solutions using programming languages and productivity software. Graduates will also be able to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and support computer hardware in accordance with business and industry standards.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Outcomes
- Demonstrates professional and team behavior in classroom and lab situations.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Utilizes and applies knowledge of computer hardware for the purpose of troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and supporting the appropriate technology.
- Independently able to analyze and apply computer programming language skills and structures creatively and ethically.
- Effectively applies computer language concepts and transfers skills from one language to another language.
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The Computer Program Design & Development Technical Certificate program, which contains technical courses, is two semesters in length. A program advisory committee, composed of practitioners, annually updates employer expectations, and career opportunities. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to perform numerous programming applications and debugging using the latest technology and software. For graduates wanting to continue their education, certificate courses are transferable to the Computer Program Design & Development AAS degree program.
Technical Certificate Program Outcomes
- Utilizes problem solving techniques in object-oriented/event-driven languages.
- Demonstrates use of various programming software to build code.
- Utilizes object-oriented design principles for building program solutions, web pages and databases.
- Utilizes debugging techniques to alleviate problems within coded programs.
- Utilizes correct data structures in problem solving and writing code.
- Applies ethical standards when designing web pages, databases and programs.
- Demonstrates creative abilities when developing a web page, database or program.
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Advisory Members
Damon Drake, Technical Specialist / Programmer
Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W. 18th Ave
Emporia , KS 66801
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Richard Christy, Senior Developer
Intouch Solutions
12 Corporate Woods, 10975 Benson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66210
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Jacob Starr
WolfCreek Nuclear Operation Corp
1675 Milo Lane NE
Burlington , KS 66839
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Mr. James Agin, Quality Systems Coordinator
Thermal Ceramics, Pyro Bloc Division
221 Weaver Street
Emporia, KS 66801
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Student Organization:
Professional Business Leaders (PBL)
PBL is an organization which prepares business students to succeed in the business workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Involvement as an active PBL member will be one of the most rewarding aspects of your training as a student. Through this involvement, lasting relationships will be developed with the community business circles and members will be given exposure to potential new employers. Opportunities for having fun, visiting new and exciting places, experiencing new activities, and growing both personally and professionally is what PBL is all about.
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions:
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students;
- FBLA-Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students;
- Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for postsecondary students; and
- Professional Division for businesspeople, FBLA-PBL alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association.
FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state, and national levels. Business teachers, advisers, and advisory councils (including school officials, businesspeople, and community representatives) guide local chapters. State advisers and committee members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization.
The national board of directors is comprised of local teachers, state educators, business leaders, and the division presidents.