Java Programming | Kirkwood Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ProgrammingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control AnalysisSystems AnalysisReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowled
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired r
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficien

Technology

Development environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareDocument management softwareWeb platform development softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Computer serversDesktop computersMainframe computersMainframe operating systemsSerial port cards

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsSupportIndependenceRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1251.00	Computer Programmers	title_inference	$98,670 median$162,090 top	-6.02%	-720

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Workflow charts and logical diagrams — develop independently to describe input, output, and processing steps before converting them into coded instructions for routine business applications.
Existing programs requiring efficiency improvements or new functionality — revise and expand with limited oversight, applying knowledge of system capabilities and symbolic logic.
Recurring defects and logic errors — diagnose and resolve by making targeted code changes and re-running validation tests across familiar application components.
Software packages supporting specific operational tasks such as inventory tracking or data retrieval — write, update, and maintain in alignment with defined user requirements.
Trial runs of updated programs and software applications — conduct systematically and document findings to verify correct outputs before releasing changes to a staging environment.
Stakeholder clarifications on program intent and functional requirements — gather through structured consultations with technical and managerial personnel and incorporate into revised specifications.
Object-oriented and component-based design patterns — apply routinely when developing modular code within an established application architecture.
Web platform development tools and related frameworks — use to build and maintain web-based application features according to project standards and timelines.
Comprehensive program revision histories and technical documentation — compile and maintain so that teammates can understand design decisions and subsequent code changes.
Time and task estimates for assigned development work — produce and manage independently, adjusting priorities in response to shifting project requirements within a development team.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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