Computer Programming

You’ll gain the hard and soft skills employers are looking for with this four-term degree program. Get hands-on experience designing, writing, coding, documenting and implementing computer programs for various platforms, and practice the professional skills required of a programmer, including communication and presentation skills, problem-solving, teamwork and accountability. You’ll learn at least one operating system, one command-level language, one database management system and other high-level programming languages, and will study the design of mathematical and simulation models and large-scale programs used for processing and retrieving information. 

The program covers:

• The study of languages, software design, information flow and processing
• Analysis of business problems and preparation of program definitions for computerized solutions
• Creation, documentation and implementation of computerized solutions using a variety of languages
• Application of testing and debugging methods to ensure quality and workability of finished programs
• Solution of problems using mathematical and scientific techniques

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Information Technology degree programs and Cybersecurity degree and certificate options.

Our Associate of Applied Science degree programs make it possible for you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue an advanced degree. There are many advantages of beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more about your transfer options at Transfer Programs and Pathways.

Computer Requirements

Many M State programs have specific computer requirements. See the requirements for this program.

Program Ranking

Check out the latest Online Associate in Computer Programming rankings by BestColleges.com. The M State Computer Programming associate degree program is currently in the No. 4 spot nationwide.