Java Programming

A computer programmer, a software engineer, or a software developer is a person who writes code to build custom software. A software engineer also implies knowledge of best practices for scaling an application.  A software analyst is the person who studies the software application domain, prepares software requirements, and specification (Software Requirements Specification) documents. The software analyst is the seam between the software users and the software developers. 

Software development training is part of training in Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architecture, systems software, applications software and tools. Applications range from simple game playing to the control of space vehicles, power plants and factories, from banking machines to intelligent fault and medical diagnosis. Computer professionals, in short, are concerned with the creation of computer and information systems for the benefit of society.*

Software engineers learn much more about creating high-quality software in a systematic, controlled, and efficient manner. Software engineers are trained in all aspects of the software life cycle, from specification through analysis and design, to testing maintenance and evaluation of the product. They are concerned with safety and reliability of the product as well as cost and schedule of the development process.*

* David Budden, quoted from Degrees Demystified

The study of Software Engineering an advanced study. Knowledge of Computer Science is expected. You should start with Computer Science. 

You will be eligible for an entry-level programmer position. You should also consider transfer plans with universities that offer Bachelors of Applied Science and/or Bachelors of Applied Technology Degrees and/or Bachelors of Science of Computer Science.