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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) CIS Software Development program represents a broad exposure to multiple disciplines across various contemporary technologies. Students will be offered opportunities to explore computing systems from small micro-systems to enterprise solutions. Courses in this degree represent meaningful tools used in industry and mastery of them brings personal value to each student. Graduates of this program are capable of entering the workplace as a junior level developer, mobile application development.

Software developers are one of the most in-demand careers throughout the world. As technology grows and engrosses more of the American life, more automation and software systems are needed. The future is very bright.

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Graduation Requirements


Students must complete a minimum of 95 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the AAS CIS Software Development degree is awarded.

Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).

Pre-Program Courses

Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:

CIS90Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency)2
MTH60Algebra I (or placement in a higher math course)4
WR90RAcademic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course)4

Program Guide

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
CIS151 Network Essentials 4
CS160 Computer Science Orientation 4
MTH86 Computer Technology Mathematics 1 4
WR115 Introduction to Expository Writing (or higher) 3
 Credits15
Winter
CIS140U Intro to Operating Systems: Unix 4
CIS145 Hardware Installation Support 4
CS161 Introduction to Computer Science I 4
CS195 Web Development I 3
 Credits15
Spring
BA110 Group Dynamics for Teams 2 3
CS133WS Web Scripting 4
CS162 Introduction to Computer Science II 4
Specific Elective 3 4
 Credits15
Second Year
Fall
CIS250 Technology Entrepreneurship 3
CS233WS Computer Language II: Server-Side Web Scripting 4
CS261 Data Structures 4
CS275 Database Management 4
 Credits15
Winter
CIS279 Network Management I Network Hardware (Network Hardware) 4
CS244 Systems Analysis 3
CS276 Advanced SQL 4
SP100 Basic Speech Communications (or higher) 3
Specific Elective 3 3
 Credits17
Spring
CS165 Mobile Application Development 4
CIS280 CWE: Computer Info Systems 4
CS297 SD Professional Capstone 4
PE231 Wellness for Life 4 3
Specific Elective 3 3
 Credits18
 Total Credits95

Program Student Learning Outcomes

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) CIS Software Development is designed for students planning to complete an associate degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) Software Development. Students have the opportunity to transfer to most Oregon public and private universities as the program at Southwestern Oregon Community College aligns with the first two-year computer science programs in those universities.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the skill and knowledge to install, configure and maintain PC and server hardware/software in a network environment.
  • Research, interpret and communicate technical information in written, graphic, diagrammatic, electronic and oral forms.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently or in a group environment with sensitivity to the needs of customers and coworkers.
  • Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement both wired and wireless networks sufficient for small business use.
  • Demonstrate basic ability to develop new products and services to meet the needs of a changing economy.
  • Plan, write, and debug software applications within multiple programming environments.