Associate of Science

COMPUTER DEVELOPER (09.0702)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 60 Credits)

This Computer Developer Degree program is designed to provide the students with an integrated background in the fields of Web Design, Programming and Information Technologies. Our graduates of the Computer Developer Degree program are prepared to gain entry-level positions in web development studios, internet service providers, computer programming companies, and work as user support and application system specialists.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (19 CREDITS)

COMMUNICATIONS (6 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I **
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communication
    3
HUMANITIES (3 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  •  
    3
BEHAVIORAL/ SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  •  
    3
MATHEMATICS (3 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • MAC 1105
    College Algebra I **
    3
COMPUTERS (4 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    4
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
     

CORE REQUIREMENTS (28 CREDITS)

Courses
Credit Hours
  • CNT 2000c
    Networking Essentials
    3
  • CGS 2433c
    SQL Server
    4
  • COP 2010c
    Visual Basic Programming I
    4
  • COP 2011c
    Visual Basic Programming II
    4
  • COP 2333c
    Advanced Programming
    4
  • CGS 1820c
    Web Programming I **
    3
  • CGS 2821c
    Web Programming II **
    3
  • CGS 2786c
    Web Page Authoring Software**
    4

ELECTIVES (13 CREDITS)

Suggested Electives
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1788c
    Graphics Design I
    3
  • CGS 2787c
    Animation for the web
    3
  • COP 12220c
    C Programming I
    4
  • COP 2222c
    C Programming II
    4
  • CGS 2540c
    Database Management Systems
    4

A computer developer is responsible for creating software and applications. They design, code, test, debug, document and maintain software applications. They also design the website’s structure and layout, ensuring that the navigation and user experience are optimal.

They may be responsible to troubleshoot any technical issues and optimize the website for mobile devices. They must also have an understanding of user experience (UX) and search engine optimization (SEO). During the Compute Developer Degree program, you will learn programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side languages such as PHP and SQL. You will learn these topics during our Computer Developer Degree program at Florida National University.

All University Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.*General Education Component (see page 219)

**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions

***In order to satisfy the programming language credit, one of the two mentioned courses (COP 1200 or 2010) must be taken.

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