Computer Information Technology: Application Development
Business & Technology
Degree awarded: Associate in Applied Science
Northampton's Computer Information Technology program prepares you for employment upon graduation. The first year of the program is designed to provide a strong foundation in basic PC applications, operating systems and client-side scripting. You can then choose from several options for specialization, depending upon your area of interest.
You can complete an associate's degree in Computer Information Technology in two years of full-time study with day and evening classes, or in three or four years of part-time study. If you wish, you can also complete multiple specializations. For instance, a student can complete both the networking and security options. Doing so will add only one year of additional full time study, however you will finish with two associate's degrees, making you an even more competitive candidate in the job market.
The program also offers two specialized diplomas for those students who may already have college degrees but are now seeking to retrain for the Information Technology workforce.
Program Narrative
The Application Development option provides the educational foundation you need to build proficiency with computer equipment, operating systems, productivity software, and programming languages, as well as skills necessary for web development such as client-side and server-side scripting and web server administration. The first year of the program is designed to provide a strong foundation in basic PC applications, operating systems and client-side scripting. In the second year you will learn additional languages, server-side scripting, web server administration and database systems. In addition, the second year of study includes object-oriented programming and development of Windows applications.
Completion of this program prepares you for entry-level web developer, programmer and database programmer positions. Depending on your plans and available time, you can complete this program in two years of full-time study with day and evening classes, or in three or four years of part-time study.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Gain fundamental and comprehensive understanding of the current field of computing upon which future growth within the field can be realized.
- Gain computer competencies necessary to compete in the business world.
- Use critical thinking to evaluate computing problems and explore options for their solutions.
- Use effective approaches for problem solving and data modeling.
- Gain experience in solving problems related to business computing and implementing these solutions.
- Develop awareness of the ethical concerns of computing professionals.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| First Semester |
|
|
| CISC 100 | Computer Technology I |
4
|
| CMTH 102 | Speech Communication |
3
|
| ENGL 101C | English I |
3
|
| MATH___ | Mathematics Elective (QL) + |
3
|
| ---------- | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
16
|
||
| Second Semester | ||
| CISC 104 | Microcomputer Applications |
4
|
| CISC 105 | Microcomputer Operating Systems |
4
|
| CISC 128 | Client-side Scripting |
4
|
| ENGL 151 | English II |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Third Semester | ||
| BUSA 221G | Business Communications |
3
|
| CISC 158 | Server-side Scripting |
4
|
| CISC 270 | Data Base Systems |
4
|
| CISC 278 | Web Server Administration |
4
|
| ---------- | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
18
|
||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CISC 208 | Mobile Development |
4
|
| CISC 150 | Object-Oriented Programming |
4
|
| ---------- | General Education Elective |
3
|
| ---------- | Elective |
3
|
|
14
|
||
| Total Credits: |
63
|
+ Mathematics Elective options: MATH 140, 145, 150, 160, 165, 175, 176, 180, 181, 202, 210, 211
- For the General Education Electives, students must take three courses from at least two of the following areas: Arts & Humanities (AH); Social Science: Society and Institutions over Time (SIT) or Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
- One course should be designated as Diversity (D).
- Completion of BUSA 221G satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement.
Career Potential: Entry level programmer, Entry level database programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Web Administrator