NDSCS College Catalog

Pre-Computer Programming

Program Purposes

The Pre-Computer Programming emphasis provides articulation to professional programs in management information systems. In addition, the Pre-Computer Programming Certificate has the following requirements:

1. The student must have completed a curriculum with a minimum of 16 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher.
2. The student must have completed the following minimum general education requirements:
   • three credits of General Education in certificate programs of 16-23 credits; or
   • five credits of General Education in at least two disciplines for programs of 24-36 credits or more; and
   • Attendance at designated campus and/or community activities that support the general education learning outcomes.

For students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university, please see the Computer Science or Management Information Systems Liberal Arts transfer curriculum plans listed in the Liberal Arts section.

Special qualifications

If you are creative, a logical thinker, pay attention to detail, are easily motivated, work well on your own, and are capable of sound decision-making, you are an excellent candidate for working in the computer area.

College facilities

NDSCS has many computer labs. Each of these labs has current versions of software installed.

Instruction and advising

The instructors of this program have both formal educational training and work experience in computer operations, computer maintenance, computer programming and system design. The average class size is 25 students.

Admission requirements

The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this curriculum are upper level mathematics classes.

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Pre-Computer Programming.