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The Data Science & Programming Support Services AAS degree prepares students to design and develop desktop and web applications, with an emphasis on business logic and data‐driven applications.
The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.
Graduates will be proficient in SQL, XML, database development, client/server‐side JavaScript and Python. 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: