Programming & Software Development

Program computers for cutting-edge technology using state-of-the-art equipment and software.

What makes technology work? Programs and software written by trained professionals who know how to problem solve. Designed for college-bound students, this program will teach you concepts and fundamentals that can be applied to all programming languages. Using Java, C#/Visual Basic, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and SQL, you’ll learn to write software for Web sites, smart devices, business applications, and personal use. Start preparing for a career as a software specialist, applications analyst, multimedia programmer, or other information technology position in this growing field.

Other programs in Information Technology career field:

Certification

Students have the opportunity to acquire the following certifications:

  • IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (2 points)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (3 points each)
    • Word Associate
    • PowerPoint Associate
    • Excel Associate
    • Access Expert
  • Information Technology Specialist Certification (1 point each)
  • Computational Thinking
  • Databases
  • HTML and CSS
  • HTML5 Application Development
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Software Development

Student Organization

What skills will I learn?

  • Object-oriented and event-driven programming
  • Basic units of logic
  • Algorithmic design
  • Testing and debugging
  • System Development Life Cycle
  • Data storage and manipulation
  • Website and web form design
  • Client-side scripting
  • Languages
    • Java
    • C#
    • HTML5
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    • SQL

What types of equipment are used:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Office
  • Eclipse
Where do you want to go?

Web Software Developer, Application Developer, Database Analyst, Software Specialist, Application Specialist, Software Developer, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Software/Data Architect, IT Project Manager, Computer Programmer, Applications Analyst, Software Engineer

Information Technology Career Field

Credits

Year 1

3.0 elective, 1.0 Alg. II/Trig OR Pre-Calc (required)

Year 2

 4.0 elective OR 3.0 elective; 1.0 Pre-Calc (optional) 
 (Students not taking math option remain in program for instruction, earning 4.0 credits.)

Instructor

Accreditations

Ohio College Tech Prep

Due to inclement weather conditions, CVCC will be closed Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. All day and evening classes are canceled.

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