Computer Programmer - AAS Degree (2007-2008)
Hutchinson (66 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 a computer programmer or continue on to a four year degree. Graduates will learn how to program computers using a variety of programming languages including C++, Java, Perl, and Visual Basic. Graduates will also learn many modern database, Internet, operating systems, and server technologies.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(20 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
CST 1000 Computer Basics 1 
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 1615 Introduction to Perl 3 
CST 1620 C# Programming 4 
CST 1640 Introduction to Java 3 
CST 1794 Introduction to Programming 3 
CST 1801 Visual Basic I 4 
CST 1802 Helpdesk Diagnostics 1 
CST 1861 Command Line and Registry 3 
CST 2642 Java Servlets 3 
CST 2802 Helpdesk Management 1 
CST 2895 Customer Service 1 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
PHIL 110 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 
Total Credits: 55  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 53 while the section is listed as having 55 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MMDT 1144 Multimedia and the Web 3 
MMDT 1145 Data Driven Web 3 
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MATH 109 Elements of Algebra & Trigonometry 4 
MATH 112 College Algebra 4 
Total Credits: 4  
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(select 7 credits from the courses below)
These courses are not required but are recommended:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 190 Personal Finance 3 
MATH 116 Trigonometry 3 
Total Credits: 7  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 66