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Credit Programs

Computer Programming & Development

Program ContactEmmie Mercer
[email protected]
919-866-5274
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
Document(s):

The Computer Programming & Development curriculum prepares students to design and develop desktop and web applications. The primary emphasis is hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.

Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures and will become proficient in Java, C++, HTML, MVC, REST, unit testing, server-side JavaScript and SQL.

Upon graduation, they will be able to support the software development needs of businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, manufacturing, insurance, finance and software publishing.

Potential occupations include the following:

  • Programmer
  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Software architect
  • Computer specialist
  • Technical support specialist
  • Software trainer
  • Software tester
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical writer
  • Database developer
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Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.