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Software Developer Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This degree offers the skills necessary for computer application development and design. Industry standards and frameworks will be used to design, code, document, and implement computer applications. Exposure to database management systems, client/server computing, and cloud environments will further familiarize students with the current trends in distributed processing and application development.

Award Outcomes

Construct web-based applications

Write an application that makes use of common business information systems environments

Create graphical user interfaces

Create an application that demonstrates the principles of object-oriented design

Design and code business applications

Develop code using software and languages common to the industry

Generate data structures using relational databases

Use a structured approach to solving business problems using a SDLC Methodology

Analyze business communication systems

Demonstrate knowledge of program flow and control by writing appropriate application code

Career Opportunities

Positions are available as:
Software Developers
Application Developers
Computer Programmers
Software Quality Assurance (QA) Testers
Full-Stack Developers
Back-End Developers
Junior Software Engineers
Junior Database Administrators

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 37 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1302HTML/CSS and JavaScript

4

ITEC1505Fundamentals of Programming with Python

4

ITEC1600Contemporary Topics in Information Technology

1

ITEC2575C# Programming 1

4

ITEC2580Advanced Programming with Python

4

ITEC2585C# Programming 2

4

ITEC2645Web Development with ASP.NET

4

ITEC2701SQL/NoSQL Database Design

4

ITEC2781SQL Server - TransactSQL

4

ITEC2841Client/Server and Cloud Computing

4

General Education Required 6 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Diploma Credits 43

Semester Sequence

Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses. For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1302HTML/CSS and JavaScript

4

ITEC1505Fundamentals of Programming with Python

4

ITEC1600Contemporary Topics in Information Technology

1

 

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

Total Credits  12

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC2575C# Programming 1

4

ITEC2580Advanced Programming with Python

4

ITEC2701SQL/NoSQL Database Design

4

Total Credits  12

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC2585C# Programming 2

4

ITEC2781SQL Server - TransactSQL

4

 

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

Total Credits  11

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC2645Web Development with ASP.NET

4

ITEC2841Client/Server and Cloud Computing

4

Total Credits  8

Graduation (43 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

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