Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Software Development

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Program Description

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the computing field, with particular emphases placed on software development. Skills taught include programming logic, object-oriented programming, applications development, including web and mobile application fundamentals, database applications, security concepts, and network and computer architecture fundamentals. Graduates of this program may continue on to a bachelor’s degree in software development.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Apply industry standards to software applications across a variety of platforms;
Assess security needs and solutions as they apply to software development;
Implement information system solutions to meet organizational needs;
Express relevant information to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Program Content

A minimum of 60.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.

Required Courses in Software Development

All courses, 31.00 semester credit hours, are required.

IS 122 - Programming Logic Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 123 - Computer Networks Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 127 - Internet Foundation Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 128 - Object-Oriented Programming 1 Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 183 - Database Concepts and Applications I Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 187 - Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting I Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 223 - Object-Oriented Programming 2 Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 228 - C++ Programming Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 273 - Introduction to Computer Security Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IS 296 - Python Programming Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 120 - Technical Writing Semester Credit Hours: 1.00

Elective Courses in Software Development

A minimum of 3.00 semester credit hours in the field of information technology, information systems, computer science or a related discipline are required.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline.

9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications

6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity)

3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics

3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science

3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Personal and Professional Development Courses

2.00 semester credit hours are required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I Semester Credit Hours: 1.00
PD 202 - Professional Development II Semester Credit Hours: 1.00