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

Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours

Select 3 credit hours from the following:

MAT 120 - General Education Statistics 3 Credits
MAT 150 - Elements of Mathematics 3 Credits
MAT 161 - College Algebra 3 Credits

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

Program Core: 33 Credit Hours

ADD 100 - Programming Logic 3 Credits
ADD 103 - Fundamental Web Development 3 Credits
ADD 109 - Database Fundamentals 3 Credits
ADD 140 - User Interface and Experience Design 3 Credits
ADD 147 - Javascript Programming I 3 Credits
ADD 212 - PHP and MySQL 3 Credits
ADD 215 - Amazon Web Services 3 Credits
ADD 247 - Application Development in JavaScript 3 Credits
ADD 280 - SADD Capstone 6 Credits
NET 100 - Computer Ethics 3 Credits

Program Electives: 12 Credit Hours

Choose 12 credit hours from the following courses:

ADD 105 - Programming for Android I 3 Credits
ADD 107 - Programming for iOS I 3 Credits
ADD 153 - Advanced Web Development 3 Credits
ADD 155 - Programming for Android II 3 Credits
ADD 157 - Programming for iOS II 3 Credits
ADD 160 - Intermediate Python 3 Credits
ADD 175 - Content Management Systems for Web 3 Credits
ADD 245 - Machine Learning with Python 3 Credits

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