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Computer science is the study of processes that interact with data and that can be represented as data in the form of programs. It enables the use of algorithms to manipulate, store, and communicate digital information. A computer scientist studies the theory of computation and the practice of designing software systems.

Its fields can be divided into theoretical and practical disciplines. Computational complexity theory is highly abstract, while computer graphics emphasizes real-world applications. Programming language theory considers approaches to the description of computational processes, while computer programming itself involves the use of programming languages and complex systems. Human–computer interaction considers the challenges in making computers useful, usable, and accessible.

Computer Science, known by its near synonyms, Computing, Computer Studies, Information Technology (IT) and Information and Computing Technology (ICT), has been taught in UK schools since the days of batch processing, mark sensitive cards and paper tape but usually to a select few students. In 1981, the BBC produced a micro-computer and classroom network and Computer Studies became common for GCE O level students (11–16-year-old), and Computer Science to A level students. Its importance was recognised, and it became a compulsory part of the National Curriculum, for Key Stage 3 & 4. In September 2014 it became an entitlement for all 7,000,000 pupils over the age of 4.

In the US, with 14,000 school districts deciding the curriculum, provision was fractured. According to a 2010 report by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), only 14 out of 50 states have adopted significant education standards for high school computer science.

An online degree is an academic degree (usually a college degree, but sometimes the term includes high school diplomas and non-degree certificate programs) that can be earned primarily or entirely through the use of an Internet-connected computer, rather than attending college in a traditional campus setting. Improvements in technology, the increasing use of the Internet worldwide, and the need for people to have flexible school schedules while they are working have led to a proliferation of online colleges that award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

The goal of educational accreditation, according to the United States Department of Education, is to ensure that programs provided by institutions of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality.[1] ENQA, the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, describes the role of external quality assurance in education as one that "combines both accountability for the reassurance of the public and an objective and developmental role for enhancing quality in institutions".[2] In the area of online education, it is important to avoid unaccredited diploma mills that offer fake degrees, as these are unfortunately common. Students seeking valid online degrees should obtain proof of accreditation from an appropriate national or regional accrediting body.

In the United States, online colleges that are fully accredited have earned a widely recognized form of university accreditation from one of six regional accreditation boards.[3] Each of six geographic regions of the United States has one of these boards, a non-governmental agency that oversees and accredits degree-granting institutions headquartered in their areas. The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) also recognize the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) as the accrediting organization for distance learning institutions and education programs that offer online degrees.

Outside of the United States, other national and regional standards of accreditation hold, and may be highly supportive of, distance education. For example, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, or Open University of Catalonia, has been accredited by AQU, the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan University System (a full member of ENQA), since its inception in 1995, and has been called a "significant success story" as "the world's first continuous, and sustainable, virtual university".[4] Similarly, in Ireland, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) has accredited a number of online colleges and degrees, e.g. Setanta College.[5]

In many cases, an online degree earned through an accredited public or private university may be effectively indistinguishable from a degree earned in a campus-based program, sometimes referred to as "brick-and-mortar" programs. The instruction is often exactly the same, with the online degree containing no special designation. As such the same financial aid packages are often available to online students, which has helped make them more accessible to traditional applicants. An example of an indistinguishable degree program is that offered by Columbia University. Student who earn a degree through the Columbia Video Network (CVN) earn exactly the same type of degree as the campus-based program.[13] The professors, courses, homework, tests, and eventual transcripts and diploma are identical to that of on-campus students.[14] Another example is NYU Tandon Online which offers master's degrees completely online through New York University Tandon School of Engineering.[15]

In recent years many top universities have been actively expanding their extension and online learning programs in an effort to legitimize the online education arena.[16][17] While admissions to online programs at prestigious universities hasn't seen a dramatic spike, there has been a large expansion in course offerings in recent years. Almost all Ivy League and top 20 universities now offer at least one online graduate degree program or certification.[18]

The Sloan Consortium, based on data collected from over 2,200 U.S. colleges and universities, reports that nearly 3.2 million students took at least one online course during 2005 (a significant increase over the 2.3 million reported in 2004). According to the same report, about two-thirds of the largest institutions have fully online programs.[11] In 2010, more than 6 million students were taking at least one course online.[20] As of 2013, the number of students enrolled in online courses had risen to over 6.7 million.[21]

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• Schweitzer, Karen. "Will Anyone Hire a Grad with an Online Business Degree?". about.com. Retrieved 2011-07-05.

• Online Degrees Portal Is online degree the same as on-campus degree?

• NYU-ePoly FAQs What is the difference between an on-campus course and online course content?

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• "Online courses + time on campus = a new path to an MIT master's degree".

• "Top Universities You Didn't Know Had Online Masters Degree Programs - academical". 9 July 2016.

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BSGB	Associate - Computer Programming
School: Sullivan University System Program: This program is designed to prepare the student to work as a computer programmer in the Microsoft Windows environment, developing Visual Basic, Java, and other state-of-the-art applications to support small to large business environments. It is primarily a hands-on program that teaches the student skills through actual programming projects. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Louisville ::  more info  ::  Location: Lexington ::  more info  ::  Location: Fort Knox ::  more info

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BSGB	Associate - Internet/Intranet Programmer
School: Sullivan University System Program: This program will prepare students to work as an Internet/Intranet programmers designing and programming World-Wide-Web sites, E-commerce sites, and business applications that utilize the Internet as their delivery platform. The student learns to design and program dynamic Internet/Intranet applications through a hands-on program that teaches skills through actual programming projects. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Louisville ::  more info  ::  Location: Lexington ::  more info  ::  Location: Fort Knox ::  more info

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BSGB	Intro to Computer Programming Language Certificate
School: Kaplan University Program: Programming Language Certificate program will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to begin a successful career in Information Technology. Our comprehensive curriculum provides students with the foundational knowledge they will need to pursue further study in advanced programming and adapt to the future changes in technology. As a student in this program, you will receive an introduction to four programming languages: Visual Basic (for Windows programs), HTML (the Internet presentation language), C++ (an object-oriented programming language), and Java (the Web’s cross-platform language.) :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Online ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming Technology
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming Technology Management
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming & Network Technology
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming & Systems Analysis
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming & Web Development
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming On-line
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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	Diploma - Computer Programming / Web Design
School: Dover Business College Program: The Computer Programming/Web Design curriculum is designed to maximize the student's hands-on learning experience. Using a project-based approach, students learn to seek efficient solutions to solve an array of business problems. The program also provides students with mastery of the professional languages of the Internet, enabling them to integrate animated graphics, sound, video, interactive programs, and text into web sites they have created from inception. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Paramus, NJ ::  more info  ::  Location: Dover, NJ ::  more info

Industry Description

Do you know how many computer programming colleges there are out there? You can just take a wild guess and you would be right, even if your guess might sound too crazy to be true. With endless possibilities that are being offered, why not consider enrolling in computer programming colleges to earn your degree or to finish one you have started?

Although computer terminology has exploded since the birth of Silicon Valley, you must admit that it has been over a century that our world has evolved around computer age. The fact that our kids are more computer savvy than we are just prove that 5 – 10 years from now, our way of working, operating, communicating, transporting, and living will truly change. And to keep up with this fast changing pace, there are more computer programming colleges available for us to consider than we could ever fathom! To help us see that change has already taken place and it is coming even faster than we would like to admit, all of these computer programming colleges have one goal in mind – to educate us!

Simpler said than done, of course, because there is one minor problem to this equation. How do we close the generation gap in this computer age world? In order to bring the gap closer together, computer programming colleges are there to groom the next generation while educating the existing population so that we can become closer in the way we think, work, and act. If every single one of us is computer literate, then the world would become easier to operate, don’t you agree? So consider computer programming colleges for an education before the next generation stampede us over

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