Information Technology: Application Development
The Bachelor's of Applied Science in Information Technology: Application Development (BAS-IT:AD) has been designed to ensure graduates have a strong technical foundation in application and software development.
Career Options
Students are prepared to work in teams as application developers and designers, to manage IT projects, and to prepare software documentation.
Program Details
The BAS-IT:AD program is an additional two years of full-time study beyond a two-year associate degree.
- Six quarters of classes
- Three classes (15 credits) per quarter
- No summer classes
Applying for the BAS programs is easy! Applications open Dec. 2, 2019, for fall 2020 classes.
- Complete the BAS Application Form (available Dec. 2).
- Submit the completed form to Enrollment Services via email to admissions@centralia.edu or in person on the second floor of TransAlta Commons Building. Note: Applicants will be emailed by Enrollment Services. The email will include confirmation the Application Form has been received and instructions on how to access the online Application Portal through Canvas.
- Pay the $35 application fee. Pay in person at the cashier (second floor of the TransAlta Commons), by phone at 360-623-8931, or online through the CC Bookstore.
- Access the Application Portal in Canvas to finish applying.
Questions about applying? Contact Enrollment Services at 360-623-8976 or admissions@centralia.edu.
Questions about the program? Contact the Bachelor's Programs at 360-623-8976 or bachelors@centralia.edu.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Admission into the BAS-IT: AD program is merit-based. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of amiable enrollment spaces. In order to be placed into the admissions pool, applicants must complete or submit the following:
- Completion of the BAS application materials
- Proof of an earned associate’s or higher degree or 90 credits (junior standing) from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Proof of completing 10 or more lower division credits in programming languages with a minimum 2.0 grade in each course
Required Courses
The following courses must be completed prior to earning a bachelor's degree. These courses can be included in the two year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to the required courses. Students who have completed the requirements at the time of application will receive preferred entrance consideration.
- ENGL& 101 – English Composition I (5 credits)
- Social Science – any 100 level or above course that carries Social Science (SS) distribution
- CMST& 220 – Public Speaking (5 credits)
- Natural Science – any 100 level or above course that carries Natural Science (NS) distribution w/lab
- MATH& 141 – Pre-Calculus I (5 credits) OR MATH 118 Linear Algebra (5 credits) OR MATH 128 Discrete Structures (5 credits)
- Five additional credits in the general education requirement
Tuition
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) sets the tuition rate. For the current year's tuition rate, see Tuition & Fees—Applied Baccalaureate Degree Program.
The cost of room and board would be additional.
Financial Aid
For information on applying for financial aid, see Financial Aid.
Scholarships
Students can apply for scholarships online from Dec. 1-March 1. Visit the scholarships page for information and a link to the online application.
BAS-IT Education Plan
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
Emphasis: Information Technology-Application Development
Credits: 90
Fall Quarter
- CMST 330 Prof & Org Communication ** * - 5 credits
- I T 301 App Dev Fundamentals - 5 credits
- Elective - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- I T 330 Software Engineering I - 5 credits
- I T 350 Advanced Databases - 5 credits
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats ** - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- HUM 315 Ethics ** * - 5 credits
- I T 310 Adv Web Applications - 5 credits
- I T 340 Software Engineering II - 5 credits
* Course has a prerequisite.
**Must meet GURs (General University Requirements/Distribution Requirements) as listed under the Associate in Arts Degree (DTA).
Fall Quarter
- I T 415 Data Structures & Algorithms - 5 credits
- I T 420 Business Intelligence App 5 - 5 credits
- MATH 228 Discrete Mathematics ** - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- I T 410 Adv. Data Access Techniques - 5 credits
- I T 435 Current Topics in Computing - 5 credits
- Elective - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- I T 430 Info Security for Developers - 5 credits
- I T 440 Internship 1 OR I T 460 BAS-IT: AD Capstone - 5 credits
- Elective - 5 credits
* Course has a prerequisite.
**Must meet GURs (General University Requirements/Distribution Requirements) as listed under the Associate in Arts Degree (DTA).