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Computer Programming - AAS degree

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Computer Programming/Programmer, General. 110201

Description

FY: 2025-2026


Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/computer-technology/computer-programming-associate-of-applied-science-major-code-cpg/


Synopsis: The Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to develop software applications that meet the needs of various organizations. Students create solutions to different programming issues across a wide range of modern computing environments.


Learning Outcomes


Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:



  • Differentiate between interpreted and compiled programming languages.

  • Demonstrate the proper use of terminology in relation to information technology.

  • Design, code, implement, and test computer programming applications using multiple programming languages.


Programming Concentration



  • Create solutions to typical information systems problems.

  • Design, code, test, and debug programs using structured programming techniques in the command line environment.

  • Apply data structures in solving programming problems.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

72

Hours

62

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Cochise College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Sierra Vista

Local WIB

1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona

Type of Attainment:

Associate Degree;

Name of Credential

Computer Programming - AAS degree

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html

Refund Policy

https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$292.00 MAT 142: $92.00 LIB ARTS: $200.00 (estimate for 2 classes) Total Books: $292.00

In-State Tuition

$5,952.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 62 CR x 96 = $5952.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $5952.00

Other Fees

$455.00 LAB Fees: CIS 128: $50.00 CIS 217: $25.00 CIS 250: $50.00 CIS 130: $25.00 CIS 204: $25.00 CIS 208: $25.00 CIS 220C: $25.00 CYB 101: $50.00 CYB 102: $50.00 CYB 103: $50.00 CYB 125: $50.00 Total Lab Fees: $425.00 CIS/CYB classes require access to Microsoft Office Suite: $30.00 Total Other Fees: $455.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$15,996.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 62 CR x 258 = $15996.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $15996.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$6,699.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$16,743.00

Demand Occupation(s)

15-1251.00Computer Programmers
$34.58 per hour
15-1252.00Software Developers
$55.45 per hour
Required Certification: 6082

Provider Status

Approved

Address

901 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635

Phone Number

(520) 515-3631

Last Updated

Jul 17, 2025

Created

Feb 16, 2012

Renewal

Nov 17, 2022

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