Software Development, AAS

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• IVYT 115 - Student Success - Information Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

• XXXX XXX - Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3 - 4

• XXXX XXX - Life/Physical Sciences Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3 - 5

• MATH 136 - College Algebra CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 +

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

• INFM 109 - Informatics Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• DBMS 110 - Introduction to Data Analytics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 120 - Computing Logic CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• SDEV 140 - Introduction to Software Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• CSCI 101 - Computer Science I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• SVAD 150 - Cloud Foundations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 153 - Website Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 265 - Systems/Software Analysis and Projects CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CPIN 269 - Information Technology Project Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CPIN 279 - Information Technology Capstone CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 ^

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Develop, operate, maintain, and evaluate information systems and applications.
• Understand the software and systems development life cycles, incorporating different approaches and methodologies.
• Provide technical documentation for each stage of the software development life cycle.
• Develop software solutions, using relevant methodologies, policies, and standards for use in the business and consumer environment.
• Utilize industry-standard practices in the development of user interfaces in software design.
• Develop and utilize an in-depth understanding of the different programming models such as procedural, object oriented, event driven, and mobile device applications.
• Create a working software application.
• Create a basic informational website
• Utilize appropriate strategies in the analysis, design, coding and testing of software solutions.
• Understand industry standard principles and practices of secure software development.
• Apply industry standard principles and practices of secure software development.
• Demonstrate the benefits of quality, timeliness and continuous improvement in regards to software development.
• Practice communication and team-building skills throughout business computer information systems and/or software development processes.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Demonstrate critical thinking.
• Demonstrate ethical, professional behavior.
• Develop a prototype application solution to meet an industry need.
• Prepare for and attempt one or more industry certification exams.
• Apply an understanding of various IT career opportunities.