IT - Software Developer

64 Credit Associate Degree

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.

Approximate Cost

$11,446
Tuition: $10123 , Books: $1323

Starting Salary

$46,762
Average, based on the annual Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

Available

Available

100% Online

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.

100%
Wausau
100%
Antigo
100%
Medford
100%
Phillips
100%
Spencer
100%
Wittenberg
100%
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Integrate with and write web and cloud-based services
  • Develop secure desktop, web and mobile applications
  • Write modular, scalable, testable and maintainable applications
  • Design application and web user interfaces for usability
  • Design databases and create data-driven applications
  • Apply best practices of the Agile software development methodology
  • Work effectively on a software development team
  • Apply existing knowledge to learning new languages and tools
  • Write software applications using leading programming languages

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 64 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

DATA CONCEPTS 3.00
IT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS 1.00
PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS A 1.00
PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS B 1.00
PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS C 1.00
WEB DESIGN 1 A 1.00
WEB DESIGN 1 B 1.00
WEB DESIGN 1 C 1.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00

Second Term

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3.00
DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3.00
COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 3.00
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING A 1.00
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING B 1.00
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING C 1.00
MATH & LOGIC 3.00

Third Term

CLIENT-SIDE WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 3.00
ADVANCED DATA MANAGEMENT 3.00
SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE 3.00
OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN A 1.00
OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN B 1.00
OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN C 1.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.00
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3.00

Fourth Term

CLIENT-SIDE WEB DEVELOPMENT 2 3.00
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CAPSTONE PROJECT 3.00
ADVANCED .NET PROGRAMMING A 1.00
ADVANCED .NET PROGRAMMING B 1.00
ADVANCED .NET PROGRAMMING C 1.00
INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3.00
OPEN-SOURCE WEB DEVELOPMENT 3.00
DATA ANALYTICS 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3.00
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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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.

School Name Degree Name
Bellevue University Online Information and Media Technology
Colorado State University - Global Business Management
Colorado State University - Global Human Services
Colorado State University - Global Information Technology
Colorado State University - Global Project Management
Colorado State University-Global Campus B.S. in Information Technology
Lakeland University Computer Science
Lakeland University Specialized Administration
Minnesota State University-Moorhead B.S. in Operations Management
Northern Michigan University BS in Applied Workplace Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Systems Analysis
Rasmussen College Accelerated Criminal Justice - Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Finance
Rasmussen College Accelerated Healthcare Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Services
Rasmussen College Accelerated Marketing-Digital Marketing
Rasmussen College Accelerated Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Applied Science
Upper Iowa University Information Technology
UW Green Bay B.A.S Organizational Leadership
UW Milwaukee B.S. in Information Science and Technology (BSIST)
UW Oshkosh BAS in Organizational Studies
UW Stevens Point Bachelor of Applied Studies in Organizational Leadership
UW Stevens Point Computer Information Systems - Application Development
UW Stevens Point Computer Information Systems - Application Development 4 year plan
UW Stout BS in Career, Technical Education and Training
UW Stout BS in Management
UW Stout Information and Communication Technologies
Viterbo University B.B.A. in Management Information Systems
Western Governors University B.S. in Computer Science
Western Governors University B.S. in Data Management/Data Analytics
Western Governors University B.S. in Information Technology
Western Governors University B.S. in Network Operations and Security
Western Governors University B.S. in Software Development

Admissions Process

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Documentation can be sent via email to admissions@ntc.edu, via mail, addressed to: Northcentral Technical College, ATTN: Admissions, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401, or delivered in person to any NTC campus.

  • High school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Contact the high school you attended if you do not have a copy of your transcript.
  • ACT composite score of 18 or above. Request an ACT College Report from ACT or contact the high school you graduated from if you do not have a copy on hand.
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  • College transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 over a minimum of 12 credits, earned at a single college.

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