Information Technology - Applications Developer - Interactive Media

Program Number: 10-152-5
School Year: 2012-2013
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: West Bend, (most courses also offered online)

Program Description

The Information Technology - Applications Developer program trains students in computer programming languages, client/ server applications, database theory and application, systems analysis and design, Internet applications, operating systems and software applications. This program includes alternative courses. The Interactive Design emphasis is for those who are more interested in programming for digital application while the Business emphasis includes courses that focus more on business applications.

Individuals in this career need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to communicate effectively.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$24,958 $37,437

Approximate Costs

$111.85 per credit (resident)
$167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
*Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

Develop a relational database.
Develop application systems using the Systems Development Life Cycle approach.
Develop an interactive media application.
Apply an effective team production process from concept to completion.
Develop a mobile application using web-based technology.

Career Opportunities

Systems Analyst
Applications Support Specialist
Applications Developer
Database Developer
Web Applications Developer

Entrance Scores

Assessment Area	ACT	ACCUPLACER
English/Sentence Skills	16	76
Reading/Reading Comprehension	16	67
Math/Arithmetic	16	64

Admission Process

Submit the college admission application.
Submit the $30 one-time fee.
Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.

Courses

Number	Title	Crds
Term 1
152-105	Relational Databases	3
152-106	Web Site Design	3
152-127	Visual Studio Developer	3
206-104	Interactive Design and Authoring	3
801-195	Written Communication	3
804-107	College Mathematics	3
Total		18

Term 2
152-118	Database-Driven Web Sites	3
152-126	Introduction to Systems Analysis	3
152-128	Visual Basic, Database Connectivity	3
152-139	C# Development	3
801-197	Technical Reporting	3
809-166	Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application	3
Total		18

Term 3
152-129	Visual Basic, Business Applications	3
152-137	Java Programming	2
152-140	Animation Application	3
152-141	Interactive Media Programming	3
801-196	Oral and Interpersonal Communication	3
809-195	Economics	3
Total		17

Term 4
152-134	Visual Basic, SQL Applications	3
152-136	MySQL	3
152-138	Advanced Java Programming	2
206-120	Team Production	3
809-198	Introduction to Psychology	3
Total		14

Total Program Credits		67

Exit Assessment

A Capstone Project is the exit assessment graduation requirement for this program.