IT - Software Developer
65 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
Prepares learners to design and develop desktop, web and mobile software using leading object-oriented programming languages and related technologies. Graduates will be proficient in C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and SQL, and will be prepared for success in any contemporary software development language/environment. Graduates will be able to support the software development needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and software publishing. Potential occupations include: Software Developer, Software Engineer, Web Developer, Programmer/Analyst, Systems Analyst and Software Architect.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Integrate data technologies
- Develop software applications
- Develop technical documentation
- Implement a team-based software development methodology
- Navigate in a software development environment
- Design software systems
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Software Engineer
- Database Specialist
- Software Architect
- Systems Analyst
- Programmer/Analyst
- Web Developer
- Software Developer
- Programmer
Courses
The IT - Software Developer Associate Degree is a 65 Credit program. In addition to our full-time option, we offer twelve- and nineteen-term part-time options.
4 terms (Full-time)
12 terms (Part-time)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
19 terms (Part-time)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this IT - Software Developer Associate Degree:
- The IT - Software Development Specialist Technical Diploma will provide you with 40% (26 of 65 credits) of the total credits in this IT - Software Developer Associate Degree
- The IT - Junior Developer Technical Diploma will provide you with 40% (26 of 65 credits) of the total credits in this IT - Software Developer Associate Degree
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213.
For additional information, please visit our Accreditation page.
Transfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.