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IT Mobile Application Developer (2018-2019)

Associate in Applied Science Degree
School of Business / Information Technology Career Cluster
 

All campuses
Program Code: 10-152-8


For Information: 414-297-6395
 

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 Dates: August/January
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                                                                                                                  

    

(1)

  

ITDEV-110

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

3

  

(1)

  

ITDEV-117

Logic and Problem Solving

3

  

(1)

  

IT-107

Social Networking and Business

3

  

(1)

  

VICOM-128

Web Development With HTML/CSS

3

  

(2)

  

ITDEV-150

Database Management With SQL ‡

3

  

(2)

  

ITDEV-115

Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming ‡

3

  

(2)

  

ITDEV-140

Programming With Java

3

  
(2)   ITDEV-160 Web Programming With Scripts 3
 

(3)

  

ITDEV-162

Client/Server and e-Commerce Implementation ‡

3

  

(3)

  

ITDEV-177

Systems Analysis and Design

3

  
 
 		   (or) CSG-127 Agile Project Management    

(3)

  

ITDEV-181

Mobile Application Development (Android) ‡

3

  
(3)   ITDEV-185 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming  3  
 

(4)

  

ITDEV-182

Advanced Mobile App Development (Android)

3

  

(4)

  

ITDEV-184

iPhone and iOS Mobile Application Development

3

  

(4)

  

ITDEV-198

Internship ‡

1

  
(4)   ITDEV-199 Integrated Project 2
 

GENERAL STUDIES

    
   

ECON-195

Economics

3

  
   

 

(or) Any 200-series ECON course

    
           
    ENG-151 Communication Skills 1 ‡ 3  
   

and ENG-152

Communication Skills 2 ‡

3

  
   

 

(or) ENG-201‡ and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course

 

    
    MATH-123 Math With Business Applications ‡  3  
   

 

(or) Any 200-series MATH course

 

    
    NATSCI-167 Science of Technology 3  
   

 

(or) Any 200-series NATSCI course

 

    
    PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3  
   

 

(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course

 

    
    SOCSCI-197 Contemporary American Society 3  
   

 

(or) Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course

    
   

ELECTIVES

Three Credits Needed		  

3

 

 
    ITNET-101 Network Communications (Network+)    
    ITNET-110 Manage Windows Desktop Client OS    

 
TOTAL CREDITS: 69

  


‡ 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 2019.