Computer Software Development

This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations. Most courses in the curriculum are available online or in hybrid format (part online, part classroom). The Advanced Topics course currently requires class attendance. Some courses may be available at only one location (Springfield or Beavercreek). Some courses are offered only once a year. Contact your academic advisor about course sequencing. Graduating Computer Software Development students wishing to further build their skills could also receive an Associate of Applied Business in New Media by completing an additional 10 courses in the New Media curriculum.

Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Computer Software Development curriculum focuses on programming, database, and web design. Students learn to analyze, design, and develop solutions to business problems through the use of technology.

Embedded Certificate
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student contacts Records and Registration and indicates he/she does not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.

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Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Business degree in Computer Software Development, a graduate will be able to do the following:

Analyze information system requirements and design appropriate software solutions
Write computer programs to implement information system designs.
Develop database systems to meet business data requirements
Design and create websites.
Find and correct errors in the design and implementation of software solutions

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
CSD 1510	Programming Fundamentals with Python *	3
ENG 1111	English I	3
FYE 1101	College Success *	1
ITS 1105	Computer Concepts and Software Applications *	3
ITS 1205	Windows Concepts *^	1
ITS 1300	Introduction to Computers and Networks	2
ITS 1500	HTML and CSS	3

Spring
CSD 1300	Database Management	2
CSD 1310	SQL I	2
CSD 1600	JavaScript and jQuery	3
COM 1120	Public Speaking I	3
MGT 1115	Customer Relations	2
MTH 1060	Business Mathematics
or STT 2640	Elementary Statistics I	3

Fall
CSD 2100	Systems Analysis and Design	3
CSD 2310	SQL II	2
CSD 2521	Java Programming I	3
PSY 1111	Introduction to Psychology
or SOC 1110	Introduction to Sociology	3
--	Technical Elective**	3

Spring
CSD 2522	Java Programming II	3
CSD 2541	C++ Programming	3
CSD 2800	Advanced Topics or Co-Op/Internship***	3
ENG 2211	Business Communication ****
or ENG 2230	Technical Report Writing ****	3
--	Arts/Humanities Elective	3

	Total credit hours	60

^Proficiency test available.

* Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0700 before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0710 before taking a computer class.

** Technical electives must total 3 semester hours. They may come from any combination of courses (including online courses) not already prescribed that use the following course codes: CSD, CSE, GST, NWM, NTK, or GEO 1000

*** The co-op or internship consists of EBE 1000 and EBE 2702. EBE 1000 must be completed at least one term before EBE 2702.

The program schedule that follows is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students, and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional terms of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules.

A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.

Academic Preparation

Computer Software Development students need a high school algebra background equivalent to MTH 0750 Algebra for STEM majors. Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0700 Computer Fundamentals as a preparatory course before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0710 Beginning Keyboarding or ITS 1205 Computer Concepts.

Transfer Information

Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Applied Science degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a bachelor's degree. A number of colleges or universities have bachelor's completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.

Questions? We're here to help!

Adam John Parrillo, Ph.D. Dean, School of Business and Applied Technologies

937.328.6040 parrilloa@clarkstate.edu