AAS in IT: Application Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Application Development at Kaplan University is offered online and provides students the opportunity to study software component development, loop processing, user-defined functions, and Visual Basic, Java, and object-oriented programming. Students can learn about website development, web page design, HTML, XHTML, and cascading style sheets. Coursework also includes network operating systems, server organization, user management, and a capstone project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you would like to apply to the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Application Development you should have an interest in writing and programming software applications. Applicants to Kaplan University's programs should have a high school diploma or GED and be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Since the program is offered online, applicants should have access to a computer.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Application Development consists of 90 credits. There are 15 core credit requirements, 40 major credit requirements, and 35 open elective credit requirements, 15 of which are concentration specific.

Information Technology with an Emphasis in Application Development Major Course Requirements

• Academic Strategies for the IT Professional
• Introduction to Website Development
• Choose one of the following:
  • Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access
  • Data Modeling for Health Informatics
• Foundations in Information Technology
• Choose one of the following:
  • Foundations of Programming Using Visual Basic
  • Foundations of Programming Using Java
• Networking Concepts
• Foundations of Programming Using Visual Basic
• Foundations of Programming Using C#
• Foundations of Programming Using Java
• Intermediate Visual Basic Programming
• Associate's Capstone in Information Technology
• Choose one of the following:
  • Introduction to Management
  • Small Business Management
  • Global Business

What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Application Development at Kaplan University, you could seek entry-level positions at a variety of places creating business solution applications. You may choose to pursue the following positions:

• Software developer
• Software programmer
• Network administrator
• Computer programmer

Advanced Degrees

Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Application Development can help prepare you for undergraduate studies. Earning a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related technological field could offer training and knowledge that may provide additional career options. Some bachelor's degrees you could pursue include:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Video Game and Application Development
• Bachelor of Science in Web Application Development