Contact:
Academic Director:
Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, University College, associate teaching professor, Political Science Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, 315-443-5753, rywillia@syr.edu
Administrative Director:
Charlotte Stahrr, Academic Program Administrator, University College, 315-443-2693, cstahrr@uc.syr.edu
Description:
The professional studies degree prepares graduates for career placement or advancement in computer programming. Courses will be applied and transdisciplinary – designed to develop and improve work-ready skills through a wide range of computer programming competencies and cognitive skills. It will address the following computer programming knowledge areas: programming fundamentals; programming in various programming languages; critical thinking; problem synthesis and solving; program design; mathematics; and testing, and evaluation.