| An online computer programming degree can help | | | | (regional) |
| prepare you for a career as an applications consultant, | | | | -North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| applications programmer, database programmer, java | | | | (regional) |
| programmer, lead programmer, mainframe | | | | -Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| programmer, systems consultant or programmer, web | | | | (regional) |
| developer or systems analyst. | | | | -Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Although job growth in this field is expected to decline | | | | (regional) |
| for the 2008-2018 decade, employers are still in | | | | -Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| desperate need of programmers with strong technical | | | | (regional) |
| skills, language skills, and proficiency in English. | | | | In addition to verifying accreditation, spend some time |
| Employers need English-speaking programmers and | | | | reviewing curriculum and admissions requirements. If |
| workers who are knowledgeable about the way U.S. | | | | you are considering an online computer programming |
| businesses operate in order to meet the company's | | | | degree program, it is important to note that the |
| specific programming requirements. | | | | traditional computer programming curriculum is still the |
| To get started on your career, you should enroll in an | | | | standard in the academic world. Required major core |
| accredited online computer programming or business | | | | courses for accredited computer programming |
| degree program with a technology focus. If you prefer | | | | degrees are as follows: |
| to complete only a portion your degree online and the | | | | -Computer Science I |
| other on-campus, choose the blended format (online | | | | -Computer Science II |
| and on-campus). Most traditional colleges and | | | | -Assembly Language Programming |
| universities offer both options, as well as specialty | | | | -Data Structures and Algorithms |
| colleges, business schools, and some technical schools. | | | | -Operating System |
| Before enrolling in any degree program, whether | | | | -Programming Languages |
| traditional, blended, or online, you should check to make | | | | -Analysis of Algorithms |
| sure the program is accredited by an agency | | | | -Automata and Formal Languages |
| recognized by the U.S. Department of Education | | | | -Systems Architecture |
| (Ed.gov). The top accrediting bodies for business | | | | -Computer Engineering |
| schools, technical schools, and traditional colleges and | | | | -Software Engineering |
| universities include: | | | | -Digital and Computer Analysis and Design |
| -Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of | | | | -Technical Writing |
| Business (AACSB) | | | | Algebra (abstract and linear), mathematical statistics, |
| -Association of Collegiate Business Schools and | | | | mathematical modeling, probability, differential equations, |
| Programs (ACBSP) | | | | and discrete mathematics are also on the menu. |
| -Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) | | | | When reviewing admission requirements, check to |
| -Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) | | | | make sure the school requests a completed |
| -The National Association of Schools of Art and | | | | admissions application, official test scores, official |
| Design (NASAD) | | | | transcripts, recommendation letters, and an application |
| -Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools | | | | essay. Most accredited computer programming |
| (regional) | | | | degree programs require no less than a 3.00 GPA. |
| -New England Association of Schools and Colleges | | | | |