Information Technology: Applications Software Development

Evan Enke, Program Coordinator
Email address: enkeeg@alfredstate.edu 

The Bachelor of Technology degree in information technology: applications software development at Alfred State is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce as an IT professional with a special emphasis in the fast-moving field of programming and database applications. From database application to programming language sequences, including C#, Java, and C++, our expert faculty have created a curriculum to help you meet your career goals. You will also receive a sound foundation in web development, networking, and microcomputer systems. And a full-semester internship will give you the hands-on experience employers are looking for.

Advantages

Due to the solid foundation in all the major fields of information technology, the job opportunities for graduates are wide and numerous.

Articulation agreements have been established with many community colleges and additional agreements are in development. It is possible, with careful selection of courses, to transfer from a variety of associate degrees, including computer information systems, information technology, computer science, and others. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students will be prepared to pursue a graduate degree in information technology. The computer information systems degree (AAS) at Alfred State is especially well suited for transfer into the bachelor's degree at the junior level.

Organizations of all types and sizes need computer professionals. The primary employment field includes database administrators, programmers, and systems analysts. Due to the solid foundation in all the major fields of information technology, the job opportunities for graduates are wide and numerous. They include database administrators, software developers, network support, project managers, user support, web developers, IT managers, technical sales, and technical support staff, to name a few.

Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed.

Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Information Technology: Network Administration
Information Technology: Web Development

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2

Required Course Prerequisites

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

Required Equipment

A tier 2 laptop computer is required for students entering the information technology: applications software development program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops. 

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.