Computer Programming

Degrees and Certificates

Why Choose This Program

A degree in Computer Programming from SCTCC gives graduates flexibility to work almost anywhere. From desktop computers to mobile devices, students will gain a variety of skills from setting program requirements, testing and debugging, to ensuring data security.

Students will learn programming for embedded applications, mobile, web, and databases, and they will design and write programs for e-commerce, business applications, and network and mobile environments.

All students in the Computer Programmer major are required to purchase a laptop computer for their coursework

Erik

Stolle

graduated from

Fridley HS

Computer Programming

Computer programming is everywhere. So the need for computer programmers is just astounding right now. Right off the bat, you know you’re going to find a job pretty easily.

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Steve

Anderson

from

Thief River Falls

Computer Programming

I was nervous when I started. I knew the traditional students probably had programming classes in high school. It’s going really good though. You just need to take the time to understand everything as you progress along

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Skills Acquired

Mobile programming
Network programming
Web service development and deployment
Java, C#, ASP, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL scripting and programming languages
Programmatically secure data with cryptographic algorithms, signatures, etc.
Debugging and troubleshooting computer programs
Database administration, modeling, reporting and analysis using SQL Server and MySQL, including external database connectivity and development
Web site development and deployment to external servers using HTML and PHP
Agile program development methodologies
Maintaining software releases and documentation with version control

100

2017 Placement Rate

Central MN Average Hourly Pay

Career Choices

Types of Careers

Application development
Mobile development
Web development
Database development and programming

Where Grads Work

C.H. Robinson
Humeratech
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
GeoComm
Wolters Kluwer
RTVision
Omnitracs

Transfer

SCTCC has an articulation agreement with St. Cloud State University for a 2+2.5 program. Start at SCTCC and finish up at SCSU with a bachelor's degree in Information Systems.

Info Sessions

Tuesday

April

Business and IT

2:00 PM

1-433

Business/IT Info Sessions

Contact Us

Mona Bertram
Mfelling@sctcc.edu
320-308-5025

Program Costs

In addition to tuition and fees, students can expect to spend $2,850 on books, supplies and materials.

Students are required to have a laptop computer that meets the following minimum specifications.

Intel i5 or better processor, 4th generation or newer (Virtualization must be supported)
Windows 7 or newer operating system
Minimum 1600x900 screen resolution
500 GB or more disk storage, Performance HDD or SSD recommended
Minimum 8 GB of RAM (12GB -16GB RAM recommended)

Note: Apple users must meet similar hardware requirements and be able to run the Windows OS using virtualization, Parallels, or Boot Camp.

Program Scholarship

The following scholarships are specific to those pursuing computer-related careers:

Lee Boraas
SCTCC Faculty & Staff Funded

Due to high demand in this field, students starting in this program Fall of 2019 are eligible for a $2,500 Workforce Development Scholarship. For details and to apply for this scholarship, visit the Workforce Development Scholarship page.

SCTCC Scholarships