This concentration offers a core curriculum that is designed to provide the academic and technical background to prepare students for careers as programmers or software engineers and allows students the flexibility to choose from various course options aligned with their career direction.
Area of Interest: School of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus
Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Certificate
If you want to design, build, and maintain software and information systems, then consider 每日大赛’s Computer Information Technology program with a Concentration in Programming. This program prepares students for careers as programmers or software engineers by equipping them with skills in object-oriented programming, application development, and software project management along with hands-on experience.
Typical job opportunities: Applications programmer, product representative, maintenance programmer, programmer specialist, database programmer, programmer/analyst, research assistant, web programmer, mobile applications developer, software developer and applications specialist
Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.
View more information about from the college catalog.
The Information Systems Fundamentals certificate provides entry-level knowledge, skills and experience in the fields of database applications and computer programming.
| Couse Number | Course Name |
| CITC 1301 | Introduction to Programming & Logic |
| CITC 1310 | Programming I |
| CITC 1303 | Database Concepts |
Learn more about the from the college catalog.
| Credit Hours | Curriculum | Co-Curricular Experiences |
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| 0-15 hours |
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| 16-30 hours |
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| 31-45 hours |
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| 46-60+ hours |
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Legend:
- Courses to complete A+/Network + Certificate
- Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field
- Foundational Courses (General Education)
- Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field
| Dean of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics | Department Head of Computer Technology |
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| Merve Kester Thomas, Ph.D. mkesterthomas@pstcc.edu 865-694-6410 |
Josh Dunn jcdunn1@pstcc.edu 865-694-6490 |
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs in 2022.
| Student Achievement Metrics | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Fall-to-Fall Retention in Program | 27.8% | 27.3% | 22.2% |
| Number of Graduates | 25 | 8 | 14 |
| Job Placement | 100% | 100% | -- |
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