Computer Information Systems Technology (BAS), Program Development/Software Development Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S./A.A.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Palm Bay, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: CTBSPDCT
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0401
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1101104011
This is a specialization of the BAS Computer Information Systems Technology degree.
The Program Development/Software Development specialization prepares students for entry-level positions involving general computer software applications.
Refer to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| General Education or Technical Concentration | ||
| General Education (for A.S. degree students) or Technical Concentration (for A.A. degree students) | 21 | |
| Computer Information Systems Technology - Major Courses | ||
| GEB 3213 | Foundations of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Technology Management | 3 |
| ISM 4300 | Information Systems Operations Management | 3 |
| MAN 4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3 |
| Program Development/Software Development Specialization | ||
| CEN 3024 | Software Development 1 | 3 |
| CEN 4025 | Software Development 2 | 3 |
| CEN 4802 | Software Integration, Configuration, and Testing | 3 |
| COP 3330 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| COP 3530 | Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis | 3 |
| ISM 3324 | Applications in Information Security | 3 |
| Specialization Electives Choose 9 Credits | 9 | |
| Internship | ||
| Database Design and Architecture | ||
| Client Side Web Application Programming | ||
| Application Development for Mobile Devices | ||
| Server Side Web Application Programming | ||
| Information Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Emerging Information Technologies | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
The BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology has two Common Program Prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher before being admitted to 3000 - 4000 level courses:
- COP 2334 Introduction to C++ Programming
- Any Computer Programming course with a COP prefix will be accepted in place of COP 2334, except COP 1000 Principles of Programming
- STA 2023 Statistics
- MAC 2311 Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry will be accepted in place of STA 2023. No other course substitutions are permitted for either course. Click on thecourse number to see course prerequisites.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking the bachelor's-level courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| COP 3330 | Object Oriented Programming & | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Foundations of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Technology Management | 3 |
| Specialization Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Specialization Elective 2 | 3 | |
| COP 3530 | Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis & | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MAN 4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ISM 4300 | Information Systems Operations Management & | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CEN 3024 | Software Development 1 & | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CEN 4025 | Software Development 2 | 3 |
| CEN 4802 | Software Integration, Configuration, and Testing | 3 |
| ISM 3324 | Applications in Information Security | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Select 21 credits to meet the general education requirement or technical elective requirement. Work with a bachelor's advisor to determine the courses needed.
- 2
Select nine credits from the Program Development/Software Development Specialization electives list on the Program of Study page.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the evaluation of information systems.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Systematically analyze data to improve organizational input and output processes, productivity and quality of work for users.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate the ability to apply agile methods to the complete software development process model.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate the ability to design and write high quality computer programs that are well organized and documented.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate the ability to design and write mobile applications for phones and tablets
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate the ability to design, build and test server side web applications
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply techniques for storage and retrieval of data to support the organization’s functional units and external customers
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate the ability to build and execute a software test plan
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information