Associate in Applied Science: Microsoft Applications Development #3838
60-62 Credits

The Associate in Applied Science in Microsoft Applications Development is designed to provide training for developers who develop, deploy, and maintain applications and components using Visual Studio: Visual Basic (VB), C++, and Structured Query Language (SQL). It also provides training for Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification examinations. The MCAD credential is appropriate for professionals who use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications. The program of study combines the technical aspects of the certificate program with selected general education courses in the area of English, communications, mathematics, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences.

Microsoft Certified Application Developers are professionals who use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications. Career opportunities include programmer, programmer analyst, and software developer.

Program Notes: Students entering the Microsoft Applications Development program often come with background or experience in the computer programming area. Students must consult with a program advisor as the program prerequisites may not be necessary and may be waived as requirements to the program. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates any module.