How to become a, computer programmers
education
- Most computer programmers have a bachelor’s degree
- a computer science degree also gives students the skills needed to learn new computer languages easily
- To keep up with changing technology, computer programmers may take continuing education and professional development seminars to learn new programming languages or about upgrades to programming languages they already know
certification
- Certification is a way to demonstrate a level of competence and may provide a jobseeker with a competitive advantage
- Certification programs, generally available through product vendors or software firms
- Some companies may require their computer programmers to be certified in the products they use
important qualities
Analytical skills. Computer programmers must understand complex instructions in order to create computer code.
Concentration. Programmers must be able to work at a computer, writing lines of code for long periods of time.
Detail oriented. Computer programmers must closely examine the code they write because a small mistake can affect the entire computer program.
Troubleshooting skills. An important part of a programmer’s job is to check the program for errors and fix any they find.
Concentration. Programmers must be able to work at a computer, writing lines of code for long periods of time.
Detail oriented. Computer programmers must closely examine the code they write because a small mistake can affect the entire computer program.
Troubleshooting skills. An important part of a programmer’s job is to check the program for errors and fix any they find.
college profile: becker college
college program page
campus information
student enrollment: 2,510
men: 1,085
women: 1,425
Full time students
men: 1,085
women: 1,425
- 1,785 Under graduate
- 0 Graduate
- 49% Not Specified
- 40% White
- 1% Asian
- 4% Black or African American
- 4% Hispanic or Latino
Full time students
- Full-time tuition (12-18 credits per semester) $15,000
- Step 1: Submit $400 housing deposit to the Student Accounts Office by April 1
- Step 2: Pre-registered for 12 or more credits for the Fall 2013 semester
- Step 3: Have no current financial or other holds on your student account
- Step 4: Participate in Housing Selection in April
- The main purpose of the club is to encourage collaboration among designers, programmers, artists, audio designers, and others by discussing and creating interactive media
- Contact: Terrasa Ulm, [email protected]
- A “floating university” that launches voyages every semester and makes several port stops.
- New study abroad partner with Becker in 2011-12. Be among the first to take part in this innovative, academic adventure.
admissions information
Application Deadline
Early Action, Fall Semester: December 1
Regular Decision, Fall Semester: February 15
Transfer, Fall Semester: June 15
Transfer, Spring Semester: January 1
Application Requirements: To be considered for admission, applicants should have an earned GPA of 2.0 in a college preparatory curriculum or better (2.5 GPA minimum GPA for consideration for nursing, vet tech, vet science, pre-vet, and equine studies/basic sciences applicants). Complete applications must include:
Early Action, Fall Semester: December 1
Regular Decision, Fall Semester: February 15
Transfer, Fall Semester: June 15
Transfer, Spring Semester: January 1
Application Requirements: To be considered for admission, applicants should have an earned GPA of 2.0 in a college preparatory curriculum or better (2.5 GPA minimum GPA for consideration for nursing, vet tech, vet science, pre-vet, and equine studies/basic sciences applicants). Complete applications must include: