Computer Programmer - Diploma (2012-2013)
Hutchinson and Willmar (49 Credits) - Education Plan

All areas of the private and public sectors are in need of computer programmers. This two-year degree prepares the student to enter the workforce as an application programmer. Graduates will learn how to program computers using a variety of programming languages including C#, Flash, HTML, JSP, Java, Javascript, PHP, Perl, SQL, and Visual Basic. Graduates will also learn many modern database, Internet, operating systems, and server technologies.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(10 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1021 HTML and CSS 3 
CST 1022 HTML II and Javascript 3 
CST 1025 Network Basics 2 
CST 1145 Data Driven Websites 3 
CST 1146 PHP Programming 3 
CST 1600 Relational Database Design 3 
CST 1602 Advanced Databases 3 
CST 1640 Introduction to Java 3 
CST 1794 Introduction to Programming 3 
GSMS 1222 Applied Elementary Algebra 2 
Total Credits: 28  
 
Elective Courses
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1620 C# Programming 4 
CST 1801 Visual Basic I 4 
Total Credits: 4  
 
Elective Courses
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 2641 Introduction to Mobile Applications 3 
CST 2642 Java Servlets 3 
Total Credits: 4  
 
Elective Courses
(select 10 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1026 TCP/IP Routing 1 
CST 1072 Windows Workstation Support 3 
CST 1333 Computer Game Development 3 
CST 1611 Web Server Administration 3 
CST 1615 Introduction to Perl 3 
CST 1620 C# Programming 4 
CST 1801 Visual Basic I 4 
CST 1802 Helpdesk Diagnostics 1 
CST 1861 Command Line and Registry 3 
CST 2274 Windows Server Install and Configure 3 
CST 2333 Game Development 2 3 
CST 2505 Introduction to Linux 3 
CST 2602 Visual Basic II 3 
CST 2608 Linux Server Administration 3 
CST 2612 Advanced Perl 2 
CST 2641 Introduction to Mobile Applications 3 
CST 2642 Java Servlets 3 
CST 2881 CST Internship 1*
CST 2895 Customer Service 1 
CST 2950 Special Topics 1*
MMDT 1112 Animation for Web Design 3 
MMDT 1114 Animation for Web Design II 3 
MMDT 1144 Multimedia and the Web 3 
Total Credits: 10  
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCM 1102 Applied Written Communications 2 
GSCM 1112 Applied Oral Communications 2 
GSCM 1122 Applied Oral and Written Communications 2*
GSCM 1132 Applied Technical Writing 2 
GSIS 1502 Human Relations 2 
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
GSWS 1432 Problem Solving/Decision Making 2 
GSWS 1442 Team Development 2 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 49  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.