Academics

Computer Programming and Database Development

The mission of the Associate in Applied Science Computer Programming and Database Development degree is to prepare students for computer programming positions through instruction of in-depth programming skills in two different programming languages, so that the variety of computer platforms and languages available allow students diversification to meet their personal and career interests.

Degree

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 61

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required General Education Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	ENGLISH *	3
	COMMUNICATION *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	LABORATORY SCIENCE *	4
BUS 120 or	BUSINESS MATHEMATICS  or	3
MATH 115	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	4
	HUMANITIES *	3

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
CMPSC 124	EVENT-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING IN VISUAL BASIC	3
CMPSC 115 or	CS I: ESSENTIALS OF PROGRAMMING  or	3
CMPSC 125	CS I: PROGRAMMING IN C++	3
CMPSC 140	INTRODUCTION TO RELATIONAL DATABASES	3
CMPSC 200	C# PROGRAMMING	3
CMPSC 135 or	CS II: PROGRAMMING IN JAVA  or	3
CMPSC 212	CS II: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C ++	3
CMPSC 224	ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC	3
CMPSC 237	MOBILE APPLICATION PROGRAMMING	3
CMPSC 245	STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE	3
CMPSC 249	UNIX	3
CMPSC 265	DATABASE ADMINISTRATION	3
CMPSC 270	STRUCTURED SYSTEM ANALYSIS	3

Elective Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	APPROVED ELECTIVES **	9

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** Electives may come from any of the computer areas: CMPSC, CMGEN, CMWEB, CMNET or CMCIS.

Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	BUS 120 or MATH 115; CMPSC 115 or CMPSC 125; CMPSC 249; English; Approved Elective
Spring Semester 1	Communication; CMPSC 140; CMPSC 135 or CMPSC 212; CMPSC 124; Laboratory Science
Fall Semester 2	CMPSC 245; CMPSC 224; Social Science; CMPSC 237; Approved Elective
Spring Semester 2	CMPSC 200; CMPSC 265; CMPSC 270; Approved Elective; Humanities

Program Contact Information

Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558

Illinois Career Cluster

Information Technology

Career Pathway:
Programming and Software Development

Career Pathway

Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.

Career Cluster: Information Technology
Pathway: Programming & Software Development
ICC Pathway: Computer Programming & Software Development