Software Development

Information Technology

The Anoka Technical College Software Development program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

The curriculum combines theoretical design and analysis instruction with extensive hands-on implementation practice using today’s hottest software development environments Visual basic, Java, C++, XML and Javascript. Students learn the skills necessary to be successful business analysts and software developers.

Degree
Diploma

The Anoka Technical College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Software Development is a 72-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.

The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree emphasis provides students with the knowledge to become part of a software application team that builds applications to solve industry needs. Students develop both the front-end graphical user interface (GUI) as well as the software code and back-end database for business applications. Students are given the opportunity to collaborate in a team environment for development and practice documenting and critiquing code. Collaboration and communication are emphasized as a part of the software development coursework.

The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

Anoka Tech's IT curriculum offers more than 90 courses in the following career concentration areas:

Business Data Analysis
IT Support
Network Management and Security
Web Design and Development

This unique program allows technical specialization in Software Development while the common core courses and required electives from other specializations build the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace. The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree includes general education credits, which broaden knowledge beyond what is required in the technical field and places the student on track for future managerial positions.

Course Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1016, ITEC 2100, and TLIT 1005 are first semester courses and prerequisite to other courses in this major.

Program Learning Outcomes

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.

Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
Apply logical reasoning to a problem.

Credits

TOTAL CREDITS		72
Technical Credits		57
*BDAT 1005	Data analysis Fundamentals	2
*ITEC 1003	Networking Fundamentals	2
*ITEC 1016	Web Development Technologies	4
ITEC 1025	Project Management	4
ITEC 1035	Documentation Standards	2
*ITEC 2100	Programming Logic and Design	4
ITEC 2105	JAVA Programming	4
ITEC 2120	Database Design and SQL	4
ITEC 2311	User Interface Experience	4
ITEC 2340	Scripting Languages	4
ITEC 2347	Software and Game Testing	4
ITEC 2520	Mobile Application Development	4
ITEC 2600	Application Development	4
ITEC 2601	Database Application Development	4
ITEC 2901	Integrated Capstone Project	4
*TLIT 1005	Technology Fundamentals	3

* First semester courses and a prerequisite to other courses in this major.
General Education/MnTC Requirements		15
Fifteen (15) general education credits of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required from three different goal areas. Student is required to take one transferable course from MnTC Goal Area 4 and the following courses:
ENGL 2105	Business and Technical Writing	4
PHIL 1200	Technology, Ethics, and Society	3
MnTC		8
**MATH may have a prerequisite depending on Accuplacer assessment score.

Graduation Requirements

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), diploma, or certificate must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

Transfer Opportunities

To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Anoka Technical College graduates will be specialist in their area of emphasis and will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven areas of concentration. Professional standards, proper methodology, such as sound engineering principles and project management, are emphasized throughout the courses.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Faculty

Jerry Kne
763-576-4044

Enrollment Services
763-576-7710

The Anoka Technical College Software Development diploma is a 57-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future. The program provides students with the basis to become a professional software developer. The curriculum combines theoretical design and analysis instruction with extensive hands-on implementation practice using today’s hottest software development environments. Students learn the skills necessary to be successful business analysts and software developers. The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

This unique program allows technical specialization in Software Development while the common core courses and required electives from other specializations build the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.

Graduates are encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work study positions are available. IT graduates are highly employable, in many cases even before graduation.