The only difference that really comes to mind between scripting and programming are the tools that are used and the implied intent of what is developed.

If your software development experience comes from the old-style world of compiled languages, such as C++ or COBOL, you may be a little mystified by the new generations of scripting or dynamic ...

Conclusion Programming in school and programming in the real world are so inherently different to the point where there's actually very little overlap.