Application Development, AAS

Emphasis: Application Development

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Total Units: 96

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid, Virtual

Purpose: Provides students with a foundation in the principles and philosophies of application development. Successful completion of the two-year program will prepare students for entry-level application/software developer positions. It will also satisfy the requirements necessary for students to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Creativity and innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
• Communication and collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
• Research and information fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
• Digital citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
• Technology operations and concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.