Software Development

Spring 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$750
* Estimated cost of books for six quarters.

Program Description

The software development program trains students in current web and desktop application development using diverse industry technologies. Software development is an evolving field of study requiring continuing education and the ability to adapt to constant change. Graduates from this program acquire problem solving skills, are encouraged to work independently and as a team, and be ethical in all interactions.

Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 in each class.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Learn programming concepts and techniques that enable students to be a lifetime learner as technology evolves.
  2. Understand and implement cost effective and efficient web sites.
  3. Understand how to properly create, store, and retrieve data from a normalized database.
  4. Solve problems while developing software or web sites.
  5. Communicate with clients while developing software or web sites.
  6. Demonstrate responsibility for meeting deadlines and addressing client needs.
  7. Understand how technology relates and impacts society.
  8. Design, develop, deploy and maintain software and web development projects specified by a client.
  9. Demonstrate professionalism and flexibility.
  10. Develop research skills and techniques.
Note: All program required software is available in CIS labs. Student discounts are available for software purchased for home use.

Career Opportunities

Most companies need software creation or integration as well as a public presence web site. Businesses are continually providing information and services online. Job titles include: software developer, computer programmer, web developer, and web designer. Earnings are competitive with other salary jobs and are much more lucrative as a consultant.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

CIS  111HTML5/CSS I 5
CIS  112Web Graphics with Photoshop 3
CIS  146Introduction to Programming/VB 5
13

Second Quarter

CIS  126DBMS/SQL 5
CIS  130HTML5/CSS II 5
CIS  282Programming I - Ruby 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
20

Third Quarter

CIS  114JavaScript/jQuery 5
CIS  256C# 5
CIS  283Programming II - Ruby 5
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
20

Fourth Quarter

CIS  217Mobile Development I 5
CIS  230PHP Programming 5
CIS  284Ruby on Rails 5
15

Fifth Quarter

CIS  218Mobile Development II 5
CIS  221Mobile IV-IOS 1 5
CIS  258ASP.NET 5
CIS  272Agile Software Development 5
20

Sixth Quarter

BT   160Job Preparation Techniques 3
CIS  219Mobile Development III 5
CIS  222Mobile V-IOS 2 2
CIS  259Advanced .NET 5
15
103 credits are required for the AAS

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.