Game programming is sometimes classified as a division of computer science. The curriculum at American Sentinel University includes classes about algorithms and programming, as well as classes in graphics, artificial intelligence and computer ethics. Students must build a game in order to complete the program.
A degree in animation and graphic game programming has a specific emphasis in game visuals. Students in this program at New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, N.H. are trained primarily in the C++ programming language, but also receive training in Flash, Actionscript and other major languages. Students learn to work with both 2-D and 3-D graphics.
A bachelor's degree in game software development gives you an understanding of game programming. The program at Westwood College emphasizes a technical understanding of software engineering as well as career training. Graduates can go on to become programmers, developers or quality assurance specialists.
A bachelor's degree in game art and design emphasizes the graphical aspects of game programming. The degree program at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh is classified within the science department but the curriculum includes a lot of fine arts training. The curriculum includes 3-D modeling, scripting language classes and team projects.