Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 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. 

 

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

 

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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