AAS-T Degree or Certificate Program

Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science Transfer (A.A.S.–T) degree, 94 credits
Certificate, 69 credits

• Students can begin the program any quarter.
• Programming may be a good fit for you if you are logical and pay attention to details, like to develop strategies and test theories to solve problems.
• Areas of study include programming, math, systems analysis and design.
• Job titles include computer programmer and junior software engineer.

The programming option in Information Technology (IT) includes a four-quarter certificate and six to seven-quarter AAS-T degree program. Prerequisites require an additional quarter for most students. This high-powered curriculum was designed with input from Puget Sound industry representatives to include the skills needed for successful employment. Classes in the program provide expertise in current programming languages, program design and operating systems, an introduction to computer hardware, and essential communications and problem solving skills.

Career Opportunities

Despite the recent economic downturn, the information technology field is evolving and expanding faster than any other sector of the economy. Current Department of Labor statistics indicate that 8 of the 9 fastest growing occupations by the year 2016 will be in the area of Information Technology. Our program focuses on expanding computer programming skills beyond the core elements toward those skills more closely aligned with those of Computer Systems Analysts. More than 146,000 new IT jobs will be created in the United States by the year 2016 in this field alone. This is 26% growth over todays employment. A Washington State Employment Security Department paper confirms these job growth statistics for King County. There is a critical shortage of qualified IT professionals who can envision, design, create manage and implement todays programs in WAN, LAN, Cloud and mobile platforms. If IT has a cutting edge, this field is it.

Students completing the programming option in Information Technology will be prepared for positions in the software industry such as systems analyst, programmer I, junior software engineer, programmer analyst, Visual Basic programmer, Web application and forms programmer. Other opportunities include positions as programmers or web and data support personnel in banks, law firms and other businesses and with schools and public agencies.

Graduation Application

For Further Information:

Information Technology Programs
Business, Information Technologies & Creative Arts
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE3176
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 934-3150
FAX: (206) 934-3131