Software Applications Programming Associate in Applied Science (0098)

The AAS in Software Applications Programming is designed to prepare students for designing, writing, testing, debugging, and implementing software, according to user/customer specifications, in process-oriented, data-oriented, and object-oriented coding environments.

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 61 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Additional Program Considerations

Students attending full-time who begin in spring may not finish in a two-year time frame. All AAS degrees include a required minimum of 15 general education credits.

Articulated AAS Degree Programs

Articulated programs are designed for Richland students who intend to transfer to another institution to complete a four-year degree after earning an associate in applied science degree at Richland.

Success Coaches and other staff in the Student Success Center provide extensive transfer information on Richland’s associate in applied science degree transfer curriculum (2+2) articulated agreements with various baccalaureate institutions.

Franklin University (Columbus, OH)

Greenville University (Greenville, IL) – Organizational Leadership

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

COMM 120	Business & Professional Speaking	3.0
	Or
COMM 101	Public Speaking	3.0
CS 105	Foundations of Info Technology	3.0
CS 230	Event-Driven Programming	4.0
CS 251	Object-Oriented Programming	4.0
CS 281	Adv. Object-Oriented Programming	4.0
ENGL 110	Professional & Technical Writing	3.0
	Or
ENGL 101	Composition 1	3.0
IT 116	Windows Client Operating Systems	3.0
IT 131	Programming Logic	3.0
IT 140	Introduction to Networking	3.0
IT 153	Web Development	4.0
IT 173	A+ Computer Technologies	4.0
IT 218	Ethical Hacking	3.0
IT 221	Database Design Using SQL	3.0
IT 253	Mobile Apps Development	4.0
	Or
IT 282	Dynamic Web Development	4.0
IT 282	Dynamic Web Development	4.0
IT 290	Work Experience Practicum	3.0
	Or
IT 295	Workplace Simulation & Projects	3.0
	Or
IT 297	Emerging Technologies	3.0
MATH 116	College Algebra	4.0
P REL 100	Human Relations	3.0

General Education Electives

Number of Credit Hours Required: 3.00

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall Semester

CS 105	Foundations of Info Technology	3.0
ENGL 110	Professional & Technical Writing	3.0
	Or
ENGL 101	Composition 1	3.0
IT 116	Windows Client Operating Systems	3.0
IT 131	Programming Logic	3.0
MATH 116	College Algebra	4.0

Spring Semester

COMM 120	Business & Professional Speaking	3.0
	Or
COMM 101	Public Speaking	3.0
IT 153	Web Development	4.0
IT 173	A+ Computer Technologies	4.0
IT 221	Database Design Using SQL	3.0
	General Education Elective	3.0

Fall Semester

CS 230	Event-Driven Programming	4.0
CS 251	Object-Oriented Programming	4.0
IT 253	Mobile Apps Development	4.0
IT 282	Dynamic Web Development	4.0

Spring Semester

CS 281	Adv. Object-Oriented Programming	4.0
IT 285	Systems Analysis and Design	4.0
IT 290	Work Experience Practicum	3.0
	Or
IT 295	Workplace Simulation & Projects	3.0
	Or
IT 297	Emerging Technologies	3.0
P REL 100	Human Relations	3.0

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