Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Computer Programming

Career Studies Certificate

Brightpoint Community College

This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs in computer programming. Jobs include app developer and coder.

Outcomes

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Create flowcharts and structure charts to illustrate program logic.
Design a computer program using a designated programming language.
Communicate effectively in IT environments using research, writing, and presentation skills.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes BCC allows open admission for this program. More information on how to get started at BCC can be found at: https://www.brightpoint.edu/admissions/get-started/
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Brightpoint Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Brightpoint accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.brightpoint.edu/paying-for-brightpoint/pay-tuition/military-veterans-educational-benefits/credit-for-prior-experience/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Brightpoint Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

3835

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At Brightpoint, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-winning faculty, Brightpoint Community College can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both!
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Not required.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology: Information Technology for Business	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology: Cybersecurity	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology -Cloud Computing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Digital Design and Graphics	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Software Development Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Network Engineer	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in IST - Gaming and Mobile Application Design	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in IST Network Engineer - Cyber and Network Security Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information SystemsTech	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Cyber Security Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Full Stack Developer	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Network and Technical Support Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Information Technology, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Cyber Security Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology-Cloud Computing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology-Cybersecurity	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology-Programming	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Database Specialist)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Geographic Information Systems - GIS)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Network Administration)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Network Infrastructure Specialist)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Programming and Mobile Applications Development)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Infor Systems Tech	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology - Specialization in Networking	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Engineering - Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Computer Information Systems Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Math/Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Major in Computer Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Computer Science, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Computer Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Computer Engineering (DNIMAS) Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Software Engineering Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Software Engineering (DNIMAS) Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - CyberSecurity (DNIMAS) Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Cybersecurity Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - (DNIMAS) Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Washington University College of Professional Studies	BPS in Information Technology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Professional Studies in Information Technology	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Computer Science-BSCS	Bachelor	BS in Computer Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
University of Mary Washington	BS in CS/Geospatial Info Syst	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Computer Information Sys	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Computer Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Comp. Sci: Cybersecurity	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Computer Science Major - BS (Cybersecurity Track)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Computer Science Major - BS (Full-Stack Software Development Track)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	BS in Information Techology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Online
Virginia Commonwealth University	Computer Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Computer Science with concentration in Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Computer Science with concentration in Data Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Computer Science with concentration in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Computer Science (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	A.S. in Information Systems	Associate	Associate of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Information Systems Technology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
University of Lynchburg	BS in Computer Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
15-1299.07	Blockchain Engineers	Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects	Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.00	Computer Occupations, All Other	All computer occupations not listed separately.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts	Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists	Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.	Management Occupations
15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists	Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1242.00	Database Administrators	Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.00	Database Architects	Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts	Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.03	Document Management Specialists	Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.02	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1211.01	Health Informatics Specialists	Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers	Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers	Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.04	Penetration Testers	Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers	Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.01	Web Administrators	Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers	Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 25 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Computer Programming at Brightpoint Community College These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$0	Per Credit	$0	$0	$0
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Mandatory Fees	$0	Per Credit	$0	0	$0	Mandatory fees are Auxiliary fee ($4 per credit hour) and Student Activities ($1 per credit hour)

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.