Software Development, A.S. (780.4)

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Allegheny, Boyce, North, South, Online
Associate of Science

This program provides students currently holding a degree or working in an Information Technology field with employment opportunities in application software development. If considering a four-year degree in Computer Science or Software Development, students should discuss with a transfer counselor if a transfer program is more appropriate.

Students obtain a foundation in computer programming concepts, systems development and data modeling. Students learn software development and programming skills using object-oriented languages such as Java, Visual Basic, and C++.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Apply appropriate software development tools to analyze requirements using appropriate data and work flow models.
Implement software to collect, process and present data and information used by business and consumers.
Utilize object-oriented programming constructs for various data types, arrays, methods and graphical user interfaces.
Implement database management systems to organize, store and retrieve data and information for use by application software.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming: Java Credits: 4
CIT 115 - Information Technology Fundamentals Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
SPH 101 - Oral Communication Credits: 3
CHOOSE MAT - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4

Total: 16–17 Credits

Second Semester

CIT 120 - Networking Concepts Credits: 3
CIT 130 - Object-Oriented Programming Using Java Credits: 4
ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
CIT Restricted Elective Credits: 3-4
CHOOSE ACC - Accounting Elective Credits: 3-4
or
CHOOSE BUS(CRS) - Business Course Credits: 3

Total: 16–18 Credits

Third Semester

CIT 161 - Programming in Visual Basic Credits: 4
CIT 244 - Object-Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms Using Java Credits: 4
CIT Restricted Elective Credits: 4
CHOOSE SCI - Science Elective Credits: 3-4

Total: 15-16 Credits

Fourth Semester

CIT 215 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
CIT 230 - Database Systems Credits: 4
CIT Restricted Electives Credits: 4
CIT Restricted Electives Credits: 3–4
CHOOSE SOSC - Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total: 17–18 Credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 64–69

CIT Restricted Electives

(four required)

CIT 125 - Web Design and Development Credits: 3
CIT 140 - Spreadsheets for Business Environments Credits: 4
CIT 145 - Programming in C Credits: 3
CIT 245 - Data Structures and Algorithms Using C++ Credits: 4
CIT 264 - Mobile Apps Programming Using Android Credits: 4
CIT 266 - Mobile Apps Programming using iOS Credits: 4

Transfer Opportunities

Articulation agreements are available for students to complete the Associate Degree and transfer to Clarion University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania College of Technology . It is important that students consult with a counselor early in their program to develop a course plan most appropriate for the school to which they intend to transfer. See www.ccac.edu/articulation for details.

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