Mar 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Credit Course Catalog

Software Application Design and Development, AAS


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The Associate of Applied Science in Software Application Design and Development offers intensive training in the essentials of front-end web development, covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Topics include responsive design, accessibility standards, and UI/UX principles. Students are furnished with a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment. Graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the software development industry and will possess the foundation to specialize in various domains of software design and development. 

 

The primary purpose of an Associate in Applied Science degree is to prepare students for employment. The AAS degree is not designed specifically for transfer; however, there are opportunities to apply some coursework or the whole degree to a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, see an academic advisor and the department chair.

Software Application Design and Development, AAS Requirements


Curriculum: OCC 435

General Education: 15 Credit Hours


Written Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Oral Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science: 3 Credit Hours


Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select 3 credit hours from the following:

Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Social or Behavioral Science Course   3 Credit Hours

Total General Education: 15 Credit Hours


Total Minimum Degree Credits: 60


For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/developer

Other AAS Graduation Requirements


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • 15 semester hours of program-specific coursework taken at MCC
  • Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department.
  • Completion of graduation application

Software Application Design and Development, AAS Sample Semester Pathway  

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