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Computing and Software Development, AAS-T


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93 CREDITS

The Computing and Software Development AAS-T program is designed to prepare individuals to work as entry-level application developers within an organization. Students will acquire the skills to design, code, implement, and maintain programs and database systems that provide computer-based solutions to business problems.

In the final term students collaborate on a project that simulates a real-life team-based applications development environment, or complete an industry based-internship.

 

Computing and Software Development AAS-T degree graduates will:

  • Be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in software development
  • Design, implement, and debug software applications using modern programming languages
  • Analyze software related problems and design solutions utilizing appropriate software tools
  • Demonstrate an understanding of software engineering, software testing principles, and quality assurance techniques
  • Apply data management concepts and use query languages
  • Use web technologies and scripting languages to create web sites and web applications
  • Fulfill the prerequisites for entering upper level coursework for a baccalaureate applied science program 
  • demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
  • meet Humanities , Natural Science , Quantitative Reasoning , Social Science , and Written Communication  general education distribution area outcomes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Program Requirements


Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

General Education Requirements - 25 Credits


Diversity and Social Justice Requirement


Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement (e.g., ENGL& 101 with the DSJ attribute meets both the ENGL& 101 requirement and the DSJ requirement).

Note: Not all sections of a course meet the DSJ requirement. Students should review the class information to ensure the class section includes “course attributes: meets diversity requirement.”

Visit the DSJ requirement webpage to view the current list of general education and technical courses that meet the requirement.

Students who have taken a DSJ class in a previous certificate or degree, do not have to take another DSJ class.

Total Program Credits: 93


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