AA/AS in Computer Software and Media Applications

Software development at SCC teaches students to plan, write, test and maintain programs that run on many kinds of devices. The curriculum introduces a broad range of programming languages and development environments. Students encounter web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design, along with JavaScript, Node.js, PHP with Laravel, Android development in Kotlin and database work in SQL. Teamwork, research, agile practices, project management and job-search preparation are woven in alongside the technical content. Typical career targets include app developer, web designer and computer programmer. Students are expected to keep a 2.0 grade in program courses, and acceptance into the program is required before enrolling in the program-specific classes. The program is a good fit for anyone who enjoys building things with code and wants to work in a field with steady demand. Faculty from the computer information systems department advise students, and academic counselors can help with planning.