Sunday – April 22, 2018
Associate in Applied Science Degree
School of Business / Information Technology Career Cluster
Program Code: 10-152-8
For Information: 414-297-6395
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 414-297-MATC
Mequon Campus, 262-238-2200
Overview — Create engaging and functional mobile applications. You will gain skills in software development with an emphasis on creating mobile applications.
Students learn essential object-oriented programming skills while developing mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. A required internship provides you with beginning work experience. A dual-boot Mac computer is recommended for this program.
Key to your success in the program are analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to concentrate on details for long periods of time, to work independently as well as on a team, effective communication skills, personal initiative, imagination and curiosity.
Career Pathway — This program is being developed as a pathway. Additional information about the associate degree program is available at: matcitdevelopment.org
Career Outlook — There is a growing need for qualified mobile applications developers. In addition, graduates of this program may locate employment in programming or operations and systems analysis areas.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Design software systems
- Integrate database technologies
- Develop software applications
- Develop technical documentation
Admission Requirements — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of high school-level algebra
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
Future Opportunities — If you are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree upon completion of the program, check with a program advisor and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.
Possible Careers
Mobile Application Developer
Software Developer
Programmer
Related Programs
IT Web and Software Developer
IT Computer Support Specialist
IT Information Systems Security Specialist
Start Date: August
Sixteen-week terms.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
TECHNICAL STUDIES | Credits | ||||
( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
ITDEV-110 |
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming |
3 |
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(1) |
ITDEV-117 |
Logic and Problem Solving |
3 |
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(1) |
IT-107 |
Social Networking and Business |
3 |
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(1) |
VICOM-128 |
Web Development With HTML/CSS |
3 |
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(2) |
ITDEV-150 |
Database Management With SQL ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
ITDEV-115 |
Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
ITDEV-140 |
Programming With Java |
3 |
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(2) | ITSEC-160 | Web Programming With Scripts | 3 | ||
(3) |
ITDEV-162 |
Client/Server and e-Commerce Implementation ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
ITDEV-177 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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(or) CSG-127 Agile Project Management | |||||
(3) |
ITDEV-181 |
Mobile Application Development (Android) ‡ |
3 |
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(3) | ITDEV-185 | Advanced Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | |
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(4) |
ITDEV-182 |
Advanced Mobile App Development (Android) |
3 |
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(4) |
ITDEV-184 |
iPhone and iOS Mobile Application Development |
3 |
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(4) |
ITDEV-198 |
Internship ‡ |
1 |
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(4) | ITDEV-199 | Integrated Project | 2 | ||
GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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(or) Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 | Communication Skills 1 ‡ | 3 | |||
and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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(or) ENG-201‡ and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course
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MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ | 3 | |||
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(or) Any 200-series MATH course
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NATSCI-167 | Science of Technology | 3 | |||
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(or) Any 200-series NATSCI course
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PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 | |||
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(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course
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SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society | 3 | |||
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(or) Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
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ELECTIVES |
Three Credits Needed |
3 |
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ITNET-101 | Network Communications (Network+) | ||||
ITNET-110 | Manage Windows Desktop Client OS | ||||
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‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with the GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Page updated April 2018.
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