Software Design, AAS

This technical degree provides students an understanding of computer operating systems, programming, databases, computer applications and hardware, and web apps in order to solve computer related problems for a variety of business applications and web development. Through the use of portfolio-based design, students will acquire the skills to begin immediate employment involving technical responsibility for a web developer and computer related needs.

Degree Outcomes:

• Demonstrate the ability to critically think and organize to solve computer science related problems and processes as they relate to software design.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of software and hardware related to software design requirements and certifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical and privacy issues relating to the computer science field.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of customer service skills.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.