The Programming and Application Development concentration of our BS in Information Technology will challenge your programming skills and improve your ability to develop real-world solutions. Our coursework prepares you
to solve problems and helps you to develop practical programming solutions for businesses in any industry.
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Earn Up to 22 Credits at No Cost
For a limited time, we are waiving the cost of PRC 101, our three-week orientation course that is required for most undergraduate students and helps you explore career opportunities. It also makes you eligible to earn a Google Career Certificate, the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and take additional courses through our partnership with Coursera at no cost. This means you can earn up to 22 credits for free, which can save you more than $13,000 in tuition (and even more in books).
You will learn higher-level application development in the .NET environment with courses on ASP, SQL, XML and the component object model for application development. You will also learn common programming languages like JavaScript, C++ and Java with this Programming and Application Development concentration. And Peirce aligns our courses with the most popular IT certification exams so you will be prepared to get certified
even before you graduate.
You can also embed employer-recognized IT and project management certifications into your program, and earn credit for select IT certifications you may already have.
Peirce also offers an associate degree in IT with a Programming and Application Development concentration. And most associate degree graduates at Peirce continue their education to complete the bachelor’s
degree program, opening the door to higher-level positions and more rewarding opportunities. Plus, all of our IT programs fit your busy schedule and are available 100% online.