Computer Information Technology - Applications Development

Application Development

Program Description

Our Applications Development program will prepare you to design and code software applications on different computer platforms (PC, web, mobile). You will receive hands-on training in Java, C#.NET, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, ASP, JSP. This career path is perfect for you if you want to code PC applications, program websites, create mobile apps, or develop enterprise-wide software solutions commonly used in business and industry.

Our flexible Applications Development program provides hands-on training while allowing you to be a full-time or part-time student taking day, evening and online classes. Many courses can be completed online but you will be required for some in-person classes. You will be prepared to work in every sector of the economy after you graduate from the program.

The Diploma can be completed 100% online, 100% face-to-face or a combination of both!

Careers

The job market is looking for people with the technical skills to make computers work. Rewarding IT careers are available in almost every field including health, education, business, transportation and manufacturing. Career options in Applications Development include:

  • Application Developer
  • Instructor
  • IT Applications Developer
  • IT Database Analyst
  • Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • System Application Specialist
  • Web Developer
  • Web Programmer
 
Awards Offered: A.A.S. Degree / Diploma
Locations: Lincoln
Formats: In-Person / Online
Start: Fall / Spring
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-time
Estimated Total Cost
$8,960 Associate of Applied Science
$4,010 Diploma

Computer Information Technology students are organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills. They enjoy helping others and are comfortable working independently and in teams. They thrive in a field that is always changing.

You can start the Applications Development program in the Fall or Spring terms. Follow these steps to finish your application:

  1. Want to learn more about SCC? Come see how SCC will help you achieve Your Path to Possible! Schedule a campus visit!
  2. Need help exploring career opportunities or navigating the admissions process? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.
  3. Ready to apply? Complete an Application for Admission.
  4. Submit ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or Accuplacer test scores (reading and math) or official college transcripts showing completion of post-secondary coursework in English and math to the Admissions Office at any SCC location.


Financial Assistance

This program may qualify you for the STEM CONNECT scholarship. The STEM CONNCECT scholarship is available to academically talented, low-income students interested in careers that require strong skills in mathematics or computer science.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution

Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.


For more information about the post-graduation achievements of SCC Graduates as well as average starting salaries, refer to the annual Graduate Report (PDF).

For information about the methodologies used to gather the post-graduation student achievement data contained in the annual Graduate Report, refer to the Institutional Research page or contact ir@southeast.edu.