IT Software Developer Program Information
Important Information to Know
IT Software Developer is an Associate Degree program. Classes are delivered to the West Bend and Fond du Lac campuses through video conference format as well as online. Please note, there are two different online offerings that you may see: synchronous and asynchronous. Synchronous classes have some scheduled live class sessions that you join via your computer. Asynchronous classes are completely online, without scheduled sessions.
Classes are typically 16-weeks in duration and follow a specific sequence. It is important to work with your Academic Advisor when you select courses each semester, especially if you are attending part-time. One mistake could delay your graduation by a full year.
There are also required general education courses (i.e. English, Psychology, and Technical Reporting) that are available in 8- or 16-week offerings. These classes have more flexibility in duration, scheduling, and location.
This program does not teach gaming, although you will learn how to use software often used for gaming. This program focuses on the business side of software development.
- A PC or MAC computer either desktop or laptop is required. No tablets or chrome books as these will not run the required software.
- There may be additional software applications that you download. These will be explained by faculty and listed on the course syllabus.
Recommended Computer Specifications:
Windows
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or more |
| Graphics card | GPU with DirectX 12 support 2 GB of GPU memory |
GPU with DirectX 12 support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater |
| On Windows, a GPU with DirectX 12 support and 2 GB of GPU memory | ||
| Monitor resolution | 1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling | 1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling |
| Hard disk space | 6 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation | 6 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation
Fast internal SSD for app installation Separate internal drive for scratch disks. |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services | |
macOS
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor | Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later | |
| Operating system | macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later | macOS Big Sur (version 11) macOS Catalina (version 10.15) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or more |
| Graphics card | GPU with Metal support 2 GB of GPU memory |
GPU with Metal support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater |
| On macOS, a GPU with Metal Support and 2 GB of GPU memory | ||
| Monitor resolution | 1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling | 1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling |
| Hard disk space | 6 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation | 6 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation
Fast internal SSD for app installation Additional high-speed drive(s) or SSD to set up scratch disks |
| Photoshop will not install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system | ||
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services | |
For further questions about the technology requirements, please contact the program instructor below:
Benjamin Blacklock bblacklock@morainepark.edu