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Simulation and Game Development

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Simulation and Game Development Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Simulation and Game Development - Design (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science No Requirement Central Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Simulation and Game Development - Programming (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science No Requirement Central Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Simulation and Game Development - 3D Modeling and Animation (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science No Requirement Central Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Simulation and Game Development Diploma No Requirement Central Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Design Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online One semester Hybrid
Programming Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online One semester Hybrid
Simulation and Game Development Level I Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online One semester Hybrid
Simulation and Game Development Level II Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online One semester Hybrid
Simulation and Game Development Level III Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online One semester Hybrid
3D Modeling and Animation Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online One semester Hybrid
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development - Design (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development - Programming (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development - 3D Modeling and Animation (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development
    Student Goals: Diploma
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Design
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Programming
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development Level I
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development Level II
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Simulation and Game Development Level III
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • 3D Modeling and Animation
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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