Location: All Campuses Degree: Software Development, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

AREA OF INTEREST: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

EMPHASIS: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

CONTACT: Melinda Kohut

melinda.kohut@centralaz.edu

stem.advisor@centralaz.edu

AREA OF INTEREST WEBSITE: Computer Technology, Engineering and Math - Central Arizona College (centralaz.edu)

Program Description: The Software Development AAS has two emphases: Computer Programming and Web Development. Both tracks focus on the programming skills necessary to prepare students for a career in the fast growing software industry or to transfer to a 4-year college or university.

Computer Programming emphasis concentrates on analysis and design of algorithms through a variety of programming languages.

Use this Program MAP as a guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress towards milestones and completion of program. Work with an advisor to customize your plan to align with your specific career and/or transfer goals.

Notes: Computer Programming emphasis must complete MAT151, CIS121, CIS162, and CIS231.

SEMESTER BY SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters

Semester 1 – Fall Start Credit Hours

Semester 2 Credit Hours

CIS112 Web Design Fundamentals with HTML 3

ENG102 College Composition II 3

CIS123 Introduction to Programming 3

CIS113 E-Commerce and Social Media 3

Any Biological/Physical Science course 4

Semester Credits: 16

CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

ENG101 College Composition I 3

MAT151 College Algebra or higher 4

COM263 Intercultural Communication 3

CIS121 Windows Operating System Fundamentals 3

Semester Credits: 16

CIS231 Introduction to Data Structures 4

CIS178 Database Fundamentals and Programming

(Spring Only)

3

CIS218 C++ Programming 4

CIS233 Web Development using PHP 3

Semester Credits: 14

CIS162 Comparative Programming Languages 3

CIS176 Python Programming 3

CIS216 Java Programming 4

ECN201 Principles of Macroeconomics or

ECN202 Principles of Microeconomics

3

PHI105 Introduction to Ethics 3

Semester Credits: 16

Semester 3 Credit Hours

Semester 4 Credit Hours

60 Total Program Hours:

Bold indicates recommended

Total program cost, including tuition, books and fees is approximately $7,185. Financial aid may be available.

Transfer Programs: The Computer Programming emphasis has a possible transfer to the University of Arizona South— Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Informatics. The Web Development emphasis has a transfer path to Arizona State University—BAS Web Development.

Note: The Web Development emphasis has a transfer path to ASU’s BAS in Web Development. If planning on this route, take MAT151 instead of BUS101.

Visit CAC Career & Transfer Center at centralaz.edu/transfer for additional student resources.

Job Titles and Median Salaries: Software Developers, Systems Software ($90,000—$99,000/year) Computer Programmers ($74,280/year) Web Developers (approx. $69,430/year for all jobs^) Computer Systems Analysts ($79,680/year) User Experience Designer^ Data Warehousing Specialists ($81,140/year) User Interface Designer^ Database Administrator ($77,080/year) Front End Developer^ Database Architects ($81,140/year) Web Administrators ($81,140/year)

Successful completion of Computer Programming may lead to Certified Software Development Professional and Oracle Certified Java Programmer.

Successful completion of Web Development emphasis may lead to CIW JavaScript Specialist, Web Development Professional Certification, and Professional Webmaster.

Career Outlook: Computer Programming jobs are among the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2018–2028 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects. Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the next decade. Employment of web developers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices, e-commerce, the IoT (Internet of Things), and global economy.

Data obtained from the Occupational Information network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

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Reviewer: Karen Hindhede 2/24/21

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