Associate of Science in Software Development - Web Development

Program Overview

The Associate in Science Degree in Software Development – Computer Programming & Analysis prepares students for the dynamic world of application and web development. Students learn procedural and object-oriented programming, web design, and scripting. The program culminates in a capstone project that can be used in their portfolios. Graduates are eligible for industry certifications and are prepared for entry-level positions in software development, web development, and IT.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Associate in Science Degree Software Development – Computer Programming & Analysis is designed to prepare students for the dynamic world of application and web development. Students will use current technology to learn procedural and object-oriented programming or well as web design including client-side and server-side scripting. The program will culminate with a capstone course in which students will work on a hands-on group project that can be used in their portfolios.

Program Highlights:

• Credit for Prior Learning: Accelerate your path to completion with options like credit by exam, prior learning assessment, and earned industry certifications.
• Industry Certifications: Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for several industry certifications, including CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist, CIW JavaScript Specialist, CIW Database Design Specialist, PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer, and C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA).
• Internship Opportunities: After completing your first year of coursework, visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities to take your career to the next level.
• Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook: Use Career Coach to access local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships: This program is eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
It is also part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate an object-oriented approach to system development.
• Analyze a system problem and design a software-based solution.
• Design and code robust, structured, well-documented programs to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer programming concepts including the use of decisions and conditional loops in a working program.
• Demonstrate the ability to write an interactive, fully functioning program that uses functions and allows for code re-use.
• Create an interactive program consisting of input/output, loops, selection structures, and functions.
• Plan and execute dynamic interaction to otherwise static web pages using a scripting language.
• Summarize the properties of a project and classify project roles and responsibilities.

Program Description:

The Associate in Science Degree Software Development – Computer Programming & Analysis is designed to prepare students for the dynamic world of application and web development. Students will use current technology to learn procedural and object-oriented programming or well as web design including client-side and server-side scripting. The program will culminate with a capstone course in which students will work on a hands-on group project that can be used in their portfolios.

Outline:

Course List:

| Course | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 | | CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 | | GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 | | COP1000C | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | 3.00 | | CTS1133C | A+ COMPREHENSIVE | 4.00 | | CTS1134C | NETWORK+ | 4.00 | | GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core 1 | 3.00 | | CTS1831C | WEB AUTHORING I | 4.00 | | COP1700C | INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE AND MYSQL | 3.00 | | GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 | | CTS2852C | CLIENT-SIDE SCRIPTING | 4.00 | | CTS1861C | WEB AUTHORING II | 3.00 | | CTS1212C | ADOBE PHOTOSHOP | 3.00 | | GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 | | CTS3870C | SERVER-SIDE SCRIPTING | 4.00 | | AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3.00 | | Math or Internship or IT Elective | | 23.00 | |

Total Credits

60

Assessment:

Program Learning Outcomes:

Graduates from this program will:

• Demonstrate an object-oriented approach to system development.
• Analyze a system problem and design a software-based solution.
• Design and code robust, structured, well-documented programs to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer programming concepts including the use of decisions and conditional loops in a working program.
• Demonstrate the ability to write an interactive, fully functioning program that uses functions and allows for code re-use.
• Create an interactive program consisting of input/output, loops, selection structures, and functions.
• Plan and execute dynamic interaction to otherwise static web pages using a scripting language.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Upon completing the program, graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in the fields of software development, web development, and IT.
• Potential career paths include:
• Web Developer
• Software Developer
• IT Support Technician
• Database Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook: Use Career Coach to access local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.