Diploma - Computer Programming and Analysis
- 3 years
- Duration
- 18,790 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kingston / Canada
- Location
- St. Lawrence College, Canada
- School
Program description
This program takes an experiential learning approach to education, including classes that mimic modern software development processes. Throughout the curriculum, Computer Programming and Analysis (CPA) students apply classroom topics to solve programming issues. They learn to collaborate in project teams to design, create, and test larger-scale applications. Students participating in our third-year work placement program acquire real-world work experience after learning programming and problem-solving abilities.
The CPA curriculum is a three-year program in which students learn basic programming principles, problem-solving, software design, critical thinking, and application development. Students will learn to create programs for desktop, online, mobile, and mainframe platforms during the course of the curriculum. Students learn a variety of programming languages, including C#, C++, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and Java, as well as how to learn other languages. We are one of only a few universities in North America that provides mainframe courses in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and TSO.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Communications for College
- Web Development
- Intro to C++ Programming
- Introduction to Databases
- Introductory Computer Mathematics
- The User Experience
Semester 2
- Intermediate Databases
- GUI Application Development with C#.net
- Intermediate C++ Programming
- Ethics and Computer Security Best Practices
- Program Design
- General Education Course
Semester 3
- Web Programming with Javascript
- PHP Programming
- Object Oriented Prog Using C++
- Operating Systems Linux, z/OS, TSO/ISPF
- Career Strategies for Computing Professionals
- General Education Course
Semester 4
- Database Administration and Design
- Introduction to Game Programming
- Special Topics in Computer Programming and Analysis
- COBOL Programming
- JAVA Application Development
- Quality Assurance
Semester 5
- Java Web Frameworks
- JCL and Utilities
- Work Placement 1
- Advanced COBOL Programming
- Systems Analysis & Design
Semester 6
- Command Level Programming
- Work Placement 2
- Web Services
- Mobile Application Development
- Online General Education Online
Price
- Tuition 16,430 CAD
- Program Fees 60,00 CAD
- Ancillary Fees 2,300 CAD
Total tuition per 2 semester (one year) 18,790 CAD
Fees are estimates only
Requirements for applicants
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
English Proficiency requirements are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Academic - Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (SDS requires an overall 6.0, with no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) or Home Edition - 78
- TOEFL Computer-based Test - 213
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL. In-person or Online)* - overall 60
- EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency)* - pre 1
- The Michigan English Test* - Overall 58 with no individual score below 56, ECCE/ECPE 650 or higher
- Cambridge English Proficiency* - 173
- Duolingo (Temporarily accepted)* - 105
- Pearson Test of English -Academic (Online & In-person) - 55
*Note: Students from India are not eligible to submit the results of this test as proof of English proficiency.
About the university
St. Lawrence College has campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall, Ontario. Our secure neighborhoods combine small-town atmosphere with big-city attractions, like shopping, eating, and nightlife.
The institution has 6,700 full-time and 20,000 part-time students in 89 academic programs and 829 full- and part-time employees, including 414 professors.
With modern, expansive facilities in three vibrant eastern Ontario cities and a solid track record of excellence, St. Lawrence College still combines all the benefits of a world-class education with the advantages of small-town living and personal attention to detail.