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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers are well rounded software developers that focus on the logic of a program. This program prepares students for careers in software development and software testing. Students gain fundamental and enhanced software design skills to become accomplished enterprise developers. In addition, students will gain an advanced understanding in several popular programming languages including Python, C++, C#, and SQL. Students have the opportunity to add several nationally recognized industry certifications to their portfolio.

 

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 15-1251.00

 

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS
ITS: Python
ITS: Databases
ITs: Software Development
TestOut Fundamentals Pro
TestOut Security Pro
CompTIA Security Plus
WorkKeys

 

CURRICULUM / HOURS

Fundamentals of Technology 120
Network Security Awareness 120
Programming Fundamentals 120
Python Programming 120
Advanced Programming 120
C# Programming 120
Database Design and Programming 120
Career Major Capstone 120
TOTAL HOURS 960

 

COST

Tuition – In-District $2,880
Tuition – Out-of-District $3,840
Fees $1,012
Books $500

 

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a service organization for high school and adult students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related career fields. BPA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

CyberPatriot is the Air Force Association's National Youth Cyber Education Program, created to  inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. At the center of CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, which puts teams of high school and middle school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. Through a series of online competition rounds, teams are given a set of virtual operating systems and are tasked with finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities while maintaining critical services.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR
Tametha McNelley
tmcnelley@wwtech.edu