Mobile Application Development

Invent new possibilities in the world of mobile computing

Do you find yourself dreaming up ideas for the next big mobile game, marketplace or utility? Do you want to learn to code in a program that prioritizes front end development and design? Earn an associate degree in Web and Mobile app Development and gain full-stack development skills that will prepare you to create, develop and manage databases, user interfaces and remote data in coordination with industry-standard APIs. This degree path prioritizes hands-on experience and concentrated course sequencing to give you a well-rounded perspective on software development in native IOS and Android settings.  

This program also teaches you the process of executing software design in the context of the modern marketplace. You will learn best practice for planning, launching and managing applications as well as recognizing, ethical, legal, and security issues related to web and mobile development. 

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Computer Programmers – est. salary $102,370
Web Administrators– est. salary $95,637
Computer and Information Systems Managers – est. salary $149,141*
Software Developers – est. salary $104,171

 

**EMSI Data, 2022; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
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Transfer Opportunities

Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Mobile Application Development Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.
Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
CIS 114 - JavaScript I 4 credits CIS 114 is a prerequisite for CIS 200 and CIS 211 Major Course
CIS 200: Apple App Development I 4 credits CIS 200 is a prerequisite for CIS 211 Major Course
CIS 211 - Android App Development I 4 credits CIS 211 is a prerequisite for CIS 212 Major Course
CIS 201 - Apple App Development II 4 credits   Major Course
CIS 212 - Android App Development II 4 credits   Major Course 

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

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