Application Software Development, AAS

Program Description

The Application Software Development program prepares students to perform tasks associated with developing and modifying software applications. This program will have a strong focus on database design & programming, web development, and programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, HTML, SQL, CSS, etc. Additionally, students will learn how to edit, debug, and test existing programs, as well as creating their own programs.

After completing the Associate degree in Application Software Development at SLCC, the students will be able to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Informatics at ULL.

Program Goals

Graduates will acquire occupational competencies in programming and software development.
Graduates will be introduced to widely-used programming languages and build proficiency.
Graduates will obtain the knowledge to develop custom software solutions for complex business environments.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Application Software Development will:

Be able to design, write, debug Object Oriented computer programs.
Be able to troubleshoot computer hardware and network issues.
Be able to design and implement web applications.
Be able to design and implement mobile apps.
Be able to design and implement relational databases.
Be able to employ critical thinking to develop integrated software solutions, using relevant methodologies, frameworks, polices, and standards.

Specific Degree Requirements

Students wishing to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Application Software Development from South Louisiana Community College must:

Have a degree program adjusted SLCC cumulative average of 2.0.
Have earned at least 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree through SLCC courses.
Have earned at least a “C” in each course unless stated by a specific program.
Have no more than forty percent of credit hours in required major courses and no more than 50 percent of credit hours total from non-traditional sources, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), to meet the degree requirements, unless required by a specific program.
Have completed at least the number of credits stipulated in the degree program.

General Education Requirements - Total Credit Hours: 15

ENGL 1010 Rhetoric & Composition 3 Credits
MATH 1105 College Algebra 3 Credits
GEN.ED. XXX1 Humanities 3 Credits
GEN.ED. XXX1 Natural/Physical Science 3 Credits
GEN.ED. XXX1 Social/Behavioral Science 3 Credits

Major Requirements - Total Credit Hours: 45

ASDV XXXX Major Elective 12 Credits

ASDV 1205 Information Technology Infrastructure 3 Credits
ASDV 1220 Programming Fundamentals 3 Credits
ASDV 1905 Web Applications Development I 3 Credits
ASDV 2115 Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
ASDV 2420 Advanced Programming Language I 3 Credits
ASDV 2520 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 Credits
ASDV 2620 Web Applications Development II 3 Credits
ASDV 2700 Mobile Computing for Android 3 Credits
ASDV 2800 Web Application Development III 3 Credits
MCIS 1005 Microcomputer Applications 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 60

Degree Plan

Semester 1

MCIS 1005 Microcomputer Applications 3 Credits
ASDV 1205 Information Technology Infrastructure 3 Credits
ASDV 1220 Programming Fundamentals 3 Credits
ASDV 2115 Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
ASDV XXXX Major Elective 3 Credits

CTS: Application Software Technician Total: 18

Semester 2

ASDV 1905 Web Applications Development I 3 Credits
ASDV 2420 Advanced Programming Language I 3 Credits
MATH 1105 College Algebra 3 Credits
ENGL 1010 Rhetoric & Composition 3 Credits
ASDV XXXXX Major Elective 3 Credits

Total: 15

Semester 3

ASDV 2620 Web Applications Development II 3 Credits
ASDV 2520 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 Credits
ASDV XXXX Major Elective 3 Credits
GEN.ED. XXX1 Social/Behavioral Science 3 Credits

Total: 12

Semester 4

ASDV 2700 Mobile Computing for Android 3 Credits
ASDV 2800 Web Application Development III 3 Credits
ASDV XXXX Major Elective 3 Credits
GEN.ED. XXX1 Humanities 3 Credits
GEN.ED. XXX1 Natural/Physical Science 3 Credits

Total: 15

AAS: Application Software Development Total Credits: 60

A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses.

¹CTS: Java Application Developer is awarded after a student has earned a “C” or higher in the following courses: ASDV 1205, 1220, 1905, 2115, 2420 and an ASDV Elective.

²CTS: Web Application Developer is awarded after a student has earned a “C” or higher in the following courses: ASDV 1205, 1220, 1905, 2420, 2520, and 2620.

³TD: Application Software is awarded after a student has earned a “C” or higher in the following courses: SFSE 1003, MCIS 1005, ASDV 1205, 1220, 1905, 2115, 2420, 2520, 2620, 2700, 2800 and four ASDV electives.