Associate of Applied Science in Mobile Application Development

Rochester Institute of Technology

The associate in applied science (AAS) degree in mobile application development prepares you for work in the software development industry with a focus on application design and development for mobile platforms. Mobile app development is a field that brings concepts in programming, web development, and interface design together. Using current and emerging technologies, you develop skills in app design, learn relevant programming languages for application development on a variety of smart-devices, and learn the policies and procedures for submitting apps for distribution. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.Courses you will take cover multiple aspects of internet, mobile-related technologies, including programming languages and web markup, server side technologies and tools, mobile web development, responsive design, and application optimization for mobile devices.Graduates of this program may work independently or with a team of programmers writing and developing software programs for mobile applications for contemporary devices. This requires skills in information gathering, user-centered design, effective deployment practices on a range of devices, and strong communication skills.Mobile application development is available as AAS or as an AssociateBachelor’s Degree Program.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf