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information, please contact:
Muriel Reakirt
Science/Math Departmental Secretary
muriel.reakirt@darton.edu
Division of Science/Mathematics
Darton College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 317-6559
Muriel Reakirt
Science/Math Departmental Secretary
muriel.reakirt@darton.edu
Division of Science/Mathematics
Darton College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 317-6559
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
Computer programmers write programs and other instructions that enable computers to perform specific tasks. There are two types of programmers -- those concerned with applications (the final products of computer operations) and those who develop systems (programs that tell the computer what to do).
Work Activities:
- Analyze and study data on problems
- Prepare plans or flow charts to solve problems
- Write detailed coded instructions for computers to follow
- Test programs to ensure they respond as anticipated
- Write instructions to guide workers during production runs
- Make reports of program development
Skills and Aptitudes:
- Communicate technical information
- Write reports, record procedures and explain ideas
- Organize ideas and data
- Organize time and work under pressure
- Visualize objects from drawings and pictures
- Knowledge of programming techniques and limitations
- Work with one or more programming languages
- Excellent numerical and verbal skills
Work Settings and Employers:
- Wholesale and retail businesses
- The Armed Forces
- Banking and insurance firms
- Government agencies
- Public utilities
- Public school systems
- Data processing service firms
- Colleges and universities
- Transportation firms
- Research organizations
- Electronics
- Other manufacturers Offices
Related Occupations:
- Computer Operators
- Microcomputer Support Specialists
- Numerical Control Tool Programmers
- Systems Analysts
Hiring Practices:
- Most employers require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Persons with apprenticeship, internship, Tech Prep, or cooperative learning experience may be the most competitive
- National certification is available
Wages:
- Average entry wage is $28,440 per year in Georgia
Program of Study at Darton College to Pursue Career
Responsible Department: Science & Mathematics
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