IT-Programmer/Analyst
Program Number:
101521
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
This two-year program meets the specific skills and knowledge requirements of technical and professional jobs within the information technology (IT) field for an entry-level educational needs of most segments of the IT field which primarily utilize mainframe computers in conjunction with web and server applications. Training blends general educational development with required IT technical skills for programmer/analysts in government, insurance, manufacturing, service, wholesale and retail sales, utilities, banking and accounting. Additional education and job experience lead to work in systems analysis.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012 to be considered for the fall semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.
Spring 2013
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's spring semester on January 16, 2012. For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2013, to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2013.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Write moderately complex web applications using current PHP or ASP.NET technology.
- Write moderately complex web applications using current JavaScript and AJAX technology.
- Write SQL statements to retrieve/manipulate data and manipulate relational database structures.
- Perform entry-level systems analysis and design work to solve business problems using both traditional and object-oriented methodologies.
- Build the client side of interactive websites using XHTML and XML.
- Demonstrate work ethics and reliable behavior including, but not limited to, assuming responsibility for decisions and actions, utilizing time and stress management skills, and displaying initiative.
- Work as a team member by demonstrating good communication and listening skills, cooperation, and providing a supportive environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the IT field and its job roles, with some emphasis on IT security as it applies to programming.
- Developing moderately complex business applications using advanced language techniques and object-oriented principles, using PHP or .NET.
- Troubleshoot personal computer systems.
Rev. 06/09
Employment
Career Potential:
- System Analyst
- System Programmer
- Database Programmer
- Database Administrator
- Project Manager
- Information Systems Department Manager
Additional Info
IT Brochure (PDF)
Test Scores
Test scores are not required for admission into this program.
Definitions and Guidelines
We only transfer in equivalent college work if the grade is a C or better. (We do not transfer in C- graded course work).
Advanced Standing cannot exceed 50% of the required credits for the program.
Last Modified: February 7, 2012