The Anoka Technical College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Software Development program is designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.
The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree emphasis provides students with the knowledge to become part of a software application team that builds applications to solve industry needs. Students develop both the front-end graphical user interface (GUI) as well as the software code and back-end database for business applications.
The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree includes general education credits, which broaden knowledge beyond what is required in the technical field and places the student on track for future managerial positions.
Affordable & flexible learning options
Hands-on training from industry experts
High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota
Potential Jobs:
- Software Developer
- Application Developer
- Systems Software Developer
- Computer Programmers
Salary Information:
People in this occupation earn up to $60 per hour.
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at careerwise.minnstate.edu.
Program Details
The Anoka Technical College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Software Development is a 72-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.
The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree emphasis provides students with the knowledge to become part of a software application team that builds applications to solve industry needs. Students develop both the front-end graphical user interface (GUI) as well as the software code and back-end database for business applications. Students are given the opportunity to collaborate in a team environment for development and practice documenting and critiquing code. Collaboration and communication are emphasized as a part of the software development coursework.
The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
Anoka Tech's IT curriculum offers more than 90 courses in the following career concentration areas:
- Business Data Analysis
- IT Support
- Network Management and Security
- Web Design and Development
This unique program allows technical specialization in Software Development while the common core courses and required electives from other specializations build the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace. The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree includes general education credits, which broaden knowledge beyond what is required in the technical field and places the student on track for future managerial positions.
- Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
- Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
- Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
- Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
- Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
- Apply logical reasoning to a problem.
Anoka Technical College graduates will be specialist in their area of emphasis and will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven areas of concentration. Professional standards, proper methodology, such as sound engineering principles and project management, are emphasized throughout the courses.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
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Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
MnTC General Education Requirements
This program requires completion of the following twenty-two credits of general education from at least three goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2105 | Business and Technical Writing (Goal 1&2) | 4 |
| PHIL 1200 | Technology, Ethics and Society (Goal 9) | 3 |
| MnTC General Education Math course (Goal 4) | 3 | |
| MnTC Electives | 5 | |
Program Sequence Fall Start
| Fall Semester | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| MnTC Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester |
20 | |
| ENGL 2105 | Business and Technical Writing | 4 |
| ITEC 2120 | Database Design and SQL | 4 |
| ITEC 2311 | User Experience & Interface Design | 4 |
| ITEC 2600 | Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2601 | Database Application Development | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2105 | Java Programming | 4 |
| ITEC 2340 | Scripting Languages | 4 |
| ITEC 2520 | Mobile Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2700 | Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
18 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
|
ITEC 1035 |
Documentation Standards | 2 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
| PHIL1200 | Technology, Ethics, and Society | 3 |
|
MnTC Electives |
5 | |
Program Sequence Fall Start
| Spring Semester | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| PHIL 1200 | Technology, Ethics, and Society | 3 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Fall Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2105 | Java Programming | 4 |
| ITEC 2340 | Scripting Languages | 4 |
| ITEC 2520 | Mobile Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2700 | Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
20 | |
| ENGL 2105 | Business and Technical Writing | 4 |
| ITEC 2120 | Database Design and SQL | 4 |
| ITEC 2311 | User Experience & Interface Design | 4 |
| ITEC 2600 | Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2601 | Database Application Development | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
18 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
|
ITEC 1035 |
Documentation Standards | 2 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
|
MnTC Electives |
8 | |
Students can choose to complete any of Anoka Tech’s IT programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides.
Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
First Semester Course Options
Required: TLIT1005
Additional: BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1011, ITEC 1016
For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Information Technology Management
AAS degree
Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma
IT Support
Certificate
Network Management & Security
AAS degree, diploma
Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma
Faculty
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Affordable & flexible learning options
Hands-on training from industry experts
High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota
Potential Jobs:
- Software Developer
- Application Developer
- Systems Software Developer
- Computer Programmers
Salary Information:
People in this occupation earn up to $60 per hour.
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at careerwise.minnstate.edu.
Program Details
The Anoka Technical College Software Development diploma is a 57-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future. The program provides students with the basis to become a professional software developer. The curriculum combines theoretical design and analysis instruction with extensive hands-on implementation practice using today’s hottest software development environments. Students learn the skills necessary to be successful business analysts and software developers. The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
This unique program allows technical specialization in Software Development while the common core courses and required electives from other specializations build the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
Graduates are encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work study positions are available. IT graduates are highly employable, in many cases even before graduation.
- Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
- Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
- Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
- Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
- Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
Anoka Technical College graduates will be specialist in their area of emphasis and will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven areas of concentration. Professional standards, proper methodology, such as sound engineering principles and project management, are emphasized throughout the courses.
Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
Program Sequence Fall Start
| Fall Semester | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Spring Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2120 | Database Design and SQL | 4 |
| ITEC 2311 | User Experience & Interface Design | 4 |
| ITEC 2600 | Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2601 | Database Application Development | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2105 | Java Programming | 4 |
| ITEC 2340 | Scripting Languages | 4 |
| ITEC 2520 | Mobile Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2700 | Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
10 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
|
ITEC 1035 |
Documentation Standards | 2 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
Program Sequence Spring Start
| Spring Semester | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Fall Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2105 | Java Programming | 4 |
| ITEC 2340 | Scripting Languages | 4 |
| ITEC 2520 | Mobile Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2700 | Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2120 | Database Design and SQL | 4 |
| ITEC 2311 | User Experience & Interface Design | 4 |
| ITEC 2600 | Application Development | 4 |
| ITEC 2601 | Database Application Development | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
10 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
|
ITEC 1035 |
Documentation Standards | 2 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
Students can choose to complete any of Anoka Tech’s IT programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides.
Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
First Semester Course Options
Required: TLIT1005
Additional: BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1011, ITEC 1016
For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Information Technology Management
AAS degree
Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma
IT Support
Certificate
Software Development
AAS degree, diploma
Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma
Faculty
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January
Multiple start options each semester.
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Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
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