Programming

Program Overview

The Programming C.S. program is an accelerated six-month certificate program that provides students with six computer science courses in programming and program design. Students work in cohorts, taking two courses every eight weeks, and earn industry-recognized certifications upon passing end-of-session tests. The program prepares students for careers as computer programmers, with an average starting salary of $50,000 per year and potential for significant earnings growth.

Program Outline

Outline:

• **Programming C.S.

• Each student will work in a cohort taking two courses every eight weeks.
• At the end of each eight-week session, a test covering the programming language will be given and if passed earns the student an industry-recognized certification.

Careers:

• Occupation Overview:
Computer programmers write the detailed instructions (programs and software) that list in a logical order the steps the computer must follow to organize data to solve a problem. Programmers determine how to capture and enter information needed and summarize computer results in reports and displays.
• Salary Outlook:
• The average starting salary for programmers is about $50,000 per year with a bachelor’s degree.
• The hourly mean wage for computer programmers in Missouri is $38.37.
• Established computer programmers generally earn an average of $79,810 per year.
• Exceptional performers can earn in excess of $130,360.