WHAT IS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING?This certificate/degree prepares individuals for the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems. This includes the application of methods and procedures for software design and programming, as well as software installation and maintenance. Instruction includes software design, low and high level languages and program writing, program customization and linking, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and various related aspects of operating systems and networks.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED COURSES? (suggested order of completion) Course Units Description CIS-1A 3 Introduction to computer concepts, theory and applications CIS/CSC-2 3 Study of structured systems analysis techniques CIS/CSC-5 3 Introduction to problem definition, algorithm development, and structured

programming logic for business CIS/CSC-21 3 Introduction to operating concepts, structure, functions, and management CIS-72A 1.5 Introduction to webpage creation Electives 1 6 Group 1 - See the current catalog Electives 2 6 Group 2 - See the current catalog

The Associate of Science degree in Computer Programming will be awarded upon completion of degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO ONCE I COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM? • DesignstructuredprogramsusingC++,Javascript,orJava • DesignanduseobjectorientedprogramsinC++,Java,orPHP • DesignanduseadvancedprogrammingtechniquesinC++orJava

Computer Programming25.5UnitCertificate(CE728)•60UnitAssociateDegree(AS728)

WHERE CAN I OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?Janet Lehr, Assistant Professor, Computer Applications & Office Technology(951) 222-8974 • janet.lehr@rcc.edu Riverside City College Counseling Department (951) 222-8440

HOW LONG WILL THIS PROGRAM TAKE TOCOMPLETE AND HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME?* LengthofProgram:18Months

Tuition:$1,207

CostofBooksandSupplies:$1,012

*Informationprovidedisanapproximationandsubjecttochange. This information does not include cost for additional general education coursework to earn an Associate’s degree. WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO EARN? Computer Programmers Computer Software Engineers, ($22.99-$60.08/hour) Systems Software ($32.77-$77.46/hour)

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, andotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteat:http://academic.rcc.edu/gainfulemployment/

WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE OPTIONS DO I HAVE?Thisprogramoffersstudentscoursework(CIS200)designedtocoordinatethestudent’soccupationalon-the-jobtrainingwithrelatedinstructioninwork-relatedskills,careerplanning,resumedevelopment,andinterviewtechniques.Studentsenrolledinthiscoursemustmaintainpaidorvoluntaryemploymentrelatedtothesubjectarea.Determination of the appropriate work experience course is made by the instructor, with input from the student, based upon several factors, including the number of hours worked during the semester, occupational program requirements, and type of work in which the student is engaged.

Estimated Costof Program:

$2,219

ThisprojectwasfundedfullyorinpartbyCarlD.PerkinsCTEActof2006grantno.11-C01-045awardedtoRiversideCommunityCollegeDistrictandadministeredbytheCaliforniaCommunityCollegesChancellor’sOffice.TheRiversideCommunityCollegeDistrictcomplieswithallfederalandstaterulesand regulations and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic thatiscontainedintheprohibitionofhatecrimessetforthinsubdivision(1)ofSection422.6oftheCaliforniaPenalCode,oranyotherstatusprotectedby law. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs, including career and technical education programs, and/orextracurricularschoolactivities.LimitedEnglishspeakingskillswillnotbeabarriertoadmissionorparticipationinanyprogram.Harassmentofanyemployee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition ofhatecrimessetforthinsubdivision(1)ofSection422.6oftheCaliforniaPenalCode,oranyotherstatusprotectedbylaw,isstrictlyprohibited.Inquiriesregardingcomplianceand/orgrievanceproceduresmaybedirectedtothedistrict’sTitleIXOfficer/Section504/ADACoordinator,Ms.ChaniBeeman,450E.AlessandroBlvd.,Riverside,CA92508,(951)222-8039. CatalogYear2012-2013