I think many degree programs assume you have programmed before even if it is nothing substantial. I know my university's first class in programming assumes pri

I think many degree programs assume you have programmed before even if it is nothing substantial. I know my university's first class in programming assumes prior experience (though nothing to worry about for a motivated student) and then offers an introductory course in python for students with no experience if they'd like. The University in question is still stuck in Java for the main courses like many other Universities.