In Computer Programming, students learn how to write, develop, and test code for applications to be run on computer systems. Additionally, they will learn about analyzing and designing solutions for troubleshooting software issues. This program covers the following topics: understanding computer basics; interpreting logical expressions using Boolean Algebra; creating simple programs using algorithms; applying program analyses for evaluating algorithms and testing and debugging systems; and learning about computing practices, focusing on data structures and object-oriented program design. Emphasis will be placed on completing college-level course work, leading to earning college credits through an agreement with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

For more information on the opportunities available through this program, please refer to the "College Credits" and "Industry Certifications" links to the left. Watch this video to find out what a CPAVTS education means for you! 

 

 

 

Program Objectives  1.     Complete PA Dept. of Ed. POS (Program of Study 2.     Complete NOCTI Competencies 3.     Earn College in the High School (CHS) Credits through Harrisburg University: CISC 120: Fundamentals of Computing CISC 160: Data Structures  CISC 211: Computer Organization & Architecture CISC 233: Essential Algorithims MATH 210: Discrete Mathematics 4.     Complete Job Shadow 5.     Complete Post-Secondary School Visit 6.     Complete employability skill training

Level 1  College in the High School: MATH 210, CISC 120   POS TASKS: 100s: Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills - Personal Qualities and People Skills 200s: Computing Basics - Elements of Computing 300s: Computational Thinking - Problem Solving 400s: Computational Thinking - Data Representation 600s: Program Analysis - Testing and Debugging

Level 2 College in the High School: CISC 160, CISC 211     POS TASKS: 700S: Computing Practice - Program Implementation 800s: Computing Practice - Data Structures 900s: Computing Practice - Object Oriented Program Design 1000s: Computing Practice - Solve Problems Using Computer Programs

Level 3  College in the High School: CISC 233   POS TASKS: 500s: Program Analysis - Evaluate Algorithms 1100s: Social and Ethical Aspects of Programming

 

Is it for You?

Students interested in applying to the program should enjoy problem solving and troubleshooting. This program requires the use of a computer to solve complex issues in varying types of code and programs, and careers typically necessitate additional schooling at a post-secondary institution. Work in this field often occurs in climate-controlled environments indoors, typically 40 hours per week and involves sitting for most or all of the work day. Additionally, the following skills are necessary to excel in this program:

• Good vision (either naturally or with correction), including color vision
• Good eye and finger coordination
• Problem solving capability
• Ability to troubleshoot issues
• Strong mathematics skills
• Reading comprehension (most material above 8^th grade)

 For more information on this program's objectives, please refer to the "Task List" link to the left.

 

What's Next?

 

Employment Options  * Salaries listed are PA state averages taken from www.onetonline.com and are accurate as of June 2016.

Software Developers ($92,260) Systems Software Developers ($95,010) Applications Web Developers ($63,480) Computer Programmers ($77,020)

Post-Secondary Studies *Many employment options in this field require additional study.

Harrisburg University: Computer Information Sciences Shippensburg University: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering Penn College: Software Development & Information Management