2.  BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science ◦ Otherwise referred to as an Applied Baccalaureate Degree  Pathway for students with a 2-year technical degree to seek a 4-year bachelor’s degree  Emphasizes and incorporates more applied, hands-on learning in curriculum

3.  Regional demand for qualified workers who have a bachelor’s degree in Software Development and Computer Programming  According to Washington Technology Industry Association:  27% of all jobs in Washington state are IT-related, and IT related jobs account for two-thirds of the state’s job growth  Tech companies have consistently stated that more baccalaureate degrees in IT-related fields are needed. This is particularly true of jobs that relate to software development, because of the critical shortage of locally-trained workers.

4. * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition Quick Facts: Software Developers 2012 Median Pay $93,350 per year $44.88 per hour Entry-Level EducationBachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related OccupationNone On-the-job TrainingNone Number of Jobs, 20121,018,000 Job Outlook, 2012-22 22% (Much faster than average) Employment Change, 2012-22222,600

5.  Prospective students apply in Winter/Spring  Pre-requisites https://northseattle.edu/programs/bas-applicationdevelopment/prerequisites  Program length – Full time for 2 years (pending previously completed credits)  Students enter the program in the fall with a cohort of 25-30 students and take Application Development (AD) 300 & 400 level courses on a two year track  180 credits total needed for graduation (4 year total)  70 upper level AD Credits, 60 General Education credits, 50 elective credits

6. Fall Quarter Junior YearWinter Quarter Junior YearSpring Quarter Junior Year AD 300 Component Software (5 cr) AD 310 Software Lifecycle (5 cr) General Education Course (5 cr) AD 320 Web Application Development (5) AD 325 Data Structures and Algorithms (5) AD 330 Professional Communication in IT (5) AD 410 Web Application Practicum (5cr) AD 350 Relational Database Technology (5cr) Mobile Application Development 5 cr) Fall Quarter Senior YearWinter Quarter Senior YearSpring Quarter Senior Year AD 430 Mobile Application Practicum (5) AD 420 Cloud Computing – Software as a service (5) General Education Course (5 cr) AD 315 Discrete Mathematics (5 cr) AD 440 Cloud Computing Practicum (5 cr) General Education Course (5 cr) AD 490 Internship (5) AD 400 Project Management in Software Development (5) General Education Course (5 cr) BAS course plan:  Gen Ed courses are flexible http://webshares.northseattle.edu/AD- BAS/AD%20BAS%20Program%20Planning%20Sheet.pdf  No required summer courses  Students meet before program begins to map out quarterly plans for courses and establish unmet program requirements

7.  Preparation for software development careers  Instruction focuses on current industry trends including Web, cloud and mobile applications, as well as industry practices such as Agile and collaborative development.  Internship opportunities

8.  Most cost effective baccalaureate degree in computer programming and software development throughout region  Approximately $15,000 total  Accepts Financial Aid and other WA state grant Aids  https://northseattle.edu/financial

9. Questions? Program Manager: Michelle Melero Michelle.Melero@seattlecolleges.edu 206.934.7025 https://northseattle.edu/bas-app-development