Program Pathway | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Programming
Career Studies Certificate
info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 10/26/2023
Computer Programming Career Studies Certificate
If you think you may be interested in pursuing a career in Computer Science, this Career Studies Certificate in Computer Programming may be for you. The program is designed to give you a basic perspective of the computer programming field, including the software development cycle, as well as, the fundamental theory behind all programming language.
Program Length 1/2 Year (1 semester) Career Opportunities Software application developer, software application specialist
Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you want to learn about the fundamentals of programming languages.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll
save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With an extensive career in the education field, Tamara Lasley understands the needs of the student and aims to provide a classroom environment in which learning is priority. She brings a wealth of Microsoft industry certifications to her classroom expertise.
Tamara Lasley
Program Coordinator LRC 215 tlasley@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2503
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 1 Semester First Semester (Fall) ITE 119 or ITE 152 CSC 221 CSC 222 ITD 110
Information Literacy or 3 Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications Introduction to Problem Solving & Programming 3 Object Oriented Programming 4 Web Page Design I 3 TOTAL CREDITS 13
Why start at Virginia Highlands? For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities! Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
80+
Programs of Study
84%
of Students Get Financial Aid
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
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