Software and App Design is a dynamic program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and tools involved in designing software applications. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in software development, user experience (UX) design, and related fields.
Upon completion of the Software and App Design program, students will be well-prepared to pursue careers as software designers, user interface designers, front-end developers, or to further specialize in building and troubleshooting code in Python, Java and mobile app development.
Students will have the opportunity to earn an industry credential during their program;
Information Technology Specialist—Python
Key Topics
- Intro to Software Design
- User-Centered Design (UCD)
- Information Architecture
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Interaction Design
- Mobile App Design
- Software Development Platforms
- Front-end Development
- Back-end Considerations
- Prototyping and Testing
- Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- Version Control and Collaboration
- Security Considerations
- Emerging trends in Software Design
- Project Management in Software Design
Schools that offer this program
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Career Tree
ENTRY-LEVEL CAREERS
(with Program Completion)
- IT Support Technician
- Network Technician
- Entry Level Programmer
- Digital Designer
- Video Game Tester
- Tech Support Representative
- Webmaster
- Computer Hardware Technician
- IT Technician
- Computer Systems Admin
- Business Analyst
- Web Designer
Computer User Support Specialists:
- Median Wage: $46,300
- Active Job Ads: 6,239
TECHNICAL CAREERS
(Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Advanced Certification, Experience, etc.)
- Cyber Security Technician
- Network Analyst
- Database Manager
- Network Administrator
- Quality Assurance Tester
- Penetration Tester
- Database Architect
- Web Administrator
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Web Interface Designer
- Technical Writer
- App Developer
Software Developers:
- Median Wage $112,100
- Active Job Ads 766
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
(Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D., Specialized Training, Experience, etc.)
- Computer Scientist
- STEM Teacher
- Network Engineer
- IT Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Network Architect
- Information Security Analyst
- Software Developer
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Game Developer
- Project Management Specialist
- Video Game Designer
Information Security Analyst:
- Median Wage $112,400
- Active Job Ads 181
Course Sequence
Level 1
CSC125
AP Computer Science Principles 1
Prerequisite:
none
Level 2
CSC335
AP Computer Science A
Prerequisite:
Ap Computer Science Principles 1
Level 3
MIC500
Mentorships Internships Careers
Prerequisite:
AP Computer Science A and Instructor approval,
11th and 12th grade