Mobile App Development

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mobile App Development provides students with the design and programming skills necessary for entry-level coding, programming, and software development positions with an emphasis on mobile apps. Students will be prepared for transfer to selected BAS programs. Students will be prepared to take the App Developer with Swift Certification Level 1, Microsoft C# Software Essentials, and Associate Android Developer certifications. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in iOS Application Development, Android Application Development, Windows Application Development, Web App Development, Native Mobile App Development, Cross-Platform App Development, Foundations of Mobile App Development and Mobile App Development are also available.

Details

Offered At
Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Mobile App Development (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3099
Total credits required
61-67
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students should consult with a Department Advisor in arranging their schedules.

Program requirements for CCL 5193 Mobile App Development and CCL 5914N iOS Application Development may be taken in the AAS 3099 Mobile App Development. An additional CCL within mobile apps may also be earned based on course selection.

Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

This program replaces: AAS/3139 Mobile Apps Programming

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Design and develop a complex user interface that utilizes professional UI/UX principles.
  2. Design and develop complex applications that meet the client's needs utilizing the appropriate controls for the appropriate platform.
  3. Develop effective, efficient, tested code that meets complex specifications.
  4. Analyze complex problems using critical thinking skills and design program solutions.
  5. Research and evaluate professional resources to effectively apply them to a complex problem.
  6. Communicate in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner to function well in a diverse and collaborative team environment.
  7. Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Computer Programmers

$79,350

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

$80,490

Web Developers

$66,970

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
  • Software Developers, Applications
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC or FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics Critical course Or higher level mathematics course in the [MA] area MA 3–6
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course Gateway course Or permission of Program Director, Department or Division Chair CS 0–3
CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Critical course Gateway course 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
CIS162AD C#: Level I CS 3
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS163AA		 Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Java Programming: Level I None or CS 3
CIS165 Introduction to IOS Application Development 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or SB or L or SB 3
CIS165DA Introduction to Android Application Development 3
CIS165DB or
CIS165DC		 C#/VB.NET: Windows 8 App Development or Xamarin/C# Cross-Platform Development 3
RE Restricted Elective Choose one additional restricted elective from list #1. 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQ or
SG		 Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General SQ or SG 4
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
RE Restricted Elective Choose one additional restricted elective from list #2. 3
RE Restricted Elective Choose one additional restricted elective from list #2. 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC or FYC 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course Gateway course Or permission of Program Director, Department or Division Chair CS 0–3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT14+ College Mathematics Critical course Or higher level mathematics course in the [MA] area MA 3–6
CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Critical course Gateway course 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
CIS162AD C#: Level I CS 3
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS163AA		 Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Java Programming: Level I None or CS 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
RE Restricted Elective Choose one additional restricted elective from list #1. 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or SB or L or SB 3
CIS165 Introduction to IOS Application Development 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQ or
SG		 Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General SQ or SG 4
CIS165DA Introduction to Android Application Development 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
CIS165DB or
CIS165DC		 C#/VB.NET: Windows 8 App Development or Xamarin/C# Cross-Platform Development 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
RE Restricted Elective Choose one additional restricted elective from list #2. 3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Elective Choose one additional restricted elective from list #2. 3

Restricted Electives

Restricted Elective List #1

Students must elect one additional course from the following:  (Note: Selected course must be different than the CIS course selected in the sequence) 
CIS156 Python Programming: Level I  (Open source language focus selection)
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I  (Windows app development focus selection; does not apply to Window App Development CCL 5833N)
CIS166AA Introduction to JavaScripting  (Recommended selection for Web App Development CCL 5835N and/or Cross-Platform App Development CCL 5067)
CIS166AE Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP)  (Web app development focus selection; does not apply to Web App Development CCL 5835N)

Restricted Elective List #2
Students must select two additional courses from the following. (Note: Selected Course must be different than the CIS course selected in the sequence)
CIS225 Business Systems Analysis and Design (Program and app design focus selection)
CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II (Recommended selection for Web App Development CCL 5835N and/or Cross-Platform App Development CCL 5067)
CIS262AD C# Level II  (Recommended selection for Cross-Platform App Development CCL 5067)
CIS265 Advanced iOS Application Development  (Recommended selection for iOS App Development 5914N and/or Native App Development CCL 5063)
CIS265DA Advanced Android Application Development (Recommended selection for Android App Development CCL 5834N or Native App Development CCL 5063)
CIS276DA MySQL Database  
CIS276DB SQL Server Database  

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA = Mathematics
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG = Natural Sciences General
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=981358).

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