Computer Programmer - AAS Degree (2019-2020)
Hutchinson and Willmar (60 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 or continue on to a four-year degree. Graduates will learn how to program computers using a variety of programming technologies including: C#, Flash, HTML, JSP, Java, Javascript, PHP, Perl, SQL, and Visual Basic. Graduates will also learn many modern database, Internet, operating system, and server technologies.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(11 Courses)
For the following courses, you can choose either CST or MMDT for the course prefix: 1021, 1022, 1025, 1146, and 2146.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1021 HTML and CSS 3 
CST 1022 HTML II and Javascript 3 
CST 1025 Network Basics 2 
CST 1146 PHP Programming 3 
CST 1600 Relational Database Design 3 
CST 1602 Advanced Databases 3 
CST 1620 C# Programming 4 
CST 1640 Introduction to Java 3 
CST 1794 Introduction to Programming 3 
CST 2146 Data Driven Web 3 
CST 2641 Introduction to Mobile Applications 3 
Total Credits: 33  
 
Elective Courses
Choose any CST courses as approved by advisor.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 11  
 
Goal Area 1: Communications
Choose one ENGL and one CMST course.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 6  
 
Goal Area 4: Mathematics/Logical Reasoning
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
One math course is required. Choose from the following two options.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MATH 1090 Elements of Algebra and Trigonometry 4 
MATH 1120 College Algebra 4 
Total Credits: 4  
 
General Education Elective Courses
(select 6 credits from the courses below)
The AAS degree requires Minnesota Curriculum courses from at least three (3) different goal areas. See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement. The listed courses are recommended.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 1900 Personal Finance 3 
PHIL 1100 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 
Total Credits: 6  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 60