Mobile/Web Application Development (AAS)
Associate Of Applied Science (AAS)
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Mobile/Web Application Development (AAS) is an Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) program (Hybrid) offered by Lone Star College in Cypress, TX. The program takes 60 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $6,660.
Program Overview
- Welcome to the exciting world of Mobile/Web Application Development! Our comprehensive 2-year degree program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of software development.
- In this program, you will embark on a journey that blends theoretical foundations with hands-on, practical experience, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of the industry. Whether you're passionate about creating cutting-edge mobile apps or dynamic web solutions, our curriculum covers a wide spectrum of technologies and methodologies.
- Program Highlights
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Our courses are carefully crafted to align with industry standards and emerging trends, ensuring that you learn the most up-to-date and in-demand skills.
- Hands-On Learning: Theory is important, but practical application is crucial. Throughout the program, you'll have numerous opportunities to work on real-world projects, simulating the challenges and scenarios encountered in the professional realm.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from seasoned professionals and experts in the field who bring real-world experience and insights into the classroom. Our faculty is committed to guiding you through the complexities of application development.
- Technological Diversity: Gain proficiency in a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and tools used in both mobile and web development. From front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to back-end languages such as Java, Python, and more, you'll build a robust skill set.
- Project-Based Assessments: Showcase your skills through a series of hands-on projects. These assessments not only demonstrate your understanding of concepts but also provide a portfolio of work that you can present to potential employers.
- By the end of this program, you'll not only be proficient in the latest development technologies but also possess the problem-solving mindset and adaptability needed to thrive in a dynamic industry. Join us in shaping the future of mobile and web applications!
- Credentials and Careers
- Earning a two-year degree in mobile/web app development can open doors to various job opportunities in the field of software development and technology. Here are examples of some potential job roles you can pursue with a mobile app development degree: Technical Support Specialist: Provide technical assistance to end-users, helping them troubleshoot issues related to software and applications.
- Freelance Mobile/Web App Developer: Work independently or on a contract basis, developing mobile applications or web applications for clients or participating in freelance platforms.
- Technology Sales Representative: Sell mobile app development tools, software, or services to businesses looking to enhance their technological capabilities.
- IT Consultant: Offer expertise in mobile app development and technology to businesses seeking guidance on implementing or improving their IT solutions.
- Mobile App Developer: Develop mobile applications for iOS, Android, or cross-platform using languages like Swift, Kotlin, or React Native.
- Junior Software Developer: Work on software development projects, contributing to the coding and testing phases.
- Mobile UI/UX Designer: Focus on designing user interfaces and user experiences for mobile applications to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance Tester (QA Tester): Test mobile applications for functionality, usability, and performance to ensure they meet quality standards.
- IT Support Specialist: Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshoot issues, and assist with the implementation of technology solutions.
- Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Technology Program in Cybersecurity.
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 60 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 1472 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 60 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($14,940.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($18,780.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| EDUC1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| SPCH1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Introduction to Computers | ||
| COSC1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ITSC1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| BCIS1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| First Semester | ||
| IMED1301 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Introduction to Programming | ||
| ITSE1302 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| COSC1315 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| MATH1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH1316 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH1324 | Mathematics for Business & Social Science | 3 |
| MATH1325 | Calculus for Business & Social Sciences | 3 |
| MATH1332 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| MATH1342 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I (Fundamentals of Mathematics I) | 3 |
| MATH1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II (Fundamentals of Mathematics II) | 3 |
| MATH2318 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH2412 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHIL2303 | Introduction to Formal Logic | 3 |
| Subtotal | 48 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| ITSE1330 | Introduction to C# Programming | 3 |
| ITSE1311 | Beginning Web Programming | 3 |
| IMED1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Second Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Business Management | ||
| BUSI1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| BMGT1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Third Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| HIST1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| HIST1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| HIST2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| HIST2327 | Mexican American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era) | 3 |
| HIST2328 | Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era) | 3 |
| HIST2381 | African American History I | 3 |
| HIST2382 | African American History II | 3 |
| GOVT2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| GOVT2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| ANTH2301 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH2351 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CRIJ1301 | Intro To Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ1307 | Crime In America | 3 |
| ECON2301 | Macro-economics | 3 |
| ECON2302 | Micro-economics | 3 |
| GEOG1301 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG1303 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GOVT2304 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| GOVT2311 | Mexican American and Latinx Politics | 3 |
| HIST2311 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST2312 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST2321 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST2322 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| PSYC2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI1301 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI1306 | Social Problems | 3 |
| TECA1354 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ARAB2311 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB2312 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| CHIN2311 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| CHIN2312 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| ENGL2322 | Survey of British Literature: Anglo-Saxon through the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| ENGL2323 | Survey of British Literature: Romantic through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2327 | Survey of American Literature: Exploration through the Civil War | 3 |
| ENGL2328 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2332 | Survey of World Literature - Ancient World through the 16th Century | 3 |
| ENGL2333 | Survey of World Literature- 17th Century through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2341 | Forms of Literature | 3 |
| ENGL2351 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| FREN2311 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FREN2312 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| GERM2311 | Intermediate German I | 3 |
| GERM2312 | Intermediate German II | 3 |
| HUMA1301 | Early Global Cultures | 3 |
| HUMA1302 | Later Global Cultures | 3 |
| HUMA1305 | Introduction to Mexican-American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA1311 | Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation | 3 |
| HUMA2319 | Minority Cultures in the United States | 3 |
| ITAL2311 | Intermediate Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL2312 | Intermediate Italian II | 3 |
| JAPN2311 | Intermediate Japanese | 3 |
| JAPN2312 | Intermediate Japanese II | 3 |
| PHIL1301 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL1304 | Introduction To World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL2306 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL2307 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL2316 | Classical Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL2321 | Philosophy Of Religion | 3 |
| PORT2311 | Intermediate Portuguese I | 3 |
| PORT2312 | Intermediate Portuguese II | 3 |
| SGNL2301 | Interm American Sign Language I | 3 |
| SGNL2302 | Interm American Sign Language II | 3 |
| SPAN2311 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN2312 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN2313 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I | 3 |
| SPAN2315 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II | 3 |
| ARTS1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTS1303 | Art History: Prehistory to Gothic | 3 |
| ARTS1304 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ARTS1311 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS1312 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| DANC2303 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM1310 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM2366 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI1303 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI1306 | Appreciating Music | 3 |
| MUSI1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSI1310 | American Music | 3 |
| Subtotal | 237 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ITSE1333 | Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| ITSE2317 | Java Programming | 3 |
| ITSE2302 | Intermediate Web Programming | 3 |
| ARTC1317 | Design Communications I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ITSE1350 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IMED1345 | Interactive Digital Media I | 3 |
| ITSE2310 | iOS Application Programming | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Fifth Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Program Capstone | ||
| INEW2332 | Comprehensive Software Project: Coding, Testing, and Implementation | 3 |
| ITSC2372 | Technical Skills Portfolio | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Program Total | 348 | |