The Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree prepares students for both the workplace and to transfer into the Application Development Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS-IT) Degree program. Application developers design, create, and test new applications, beginning by analyzing client or project requirements. During development they act as skilled problem solvers and clear communicators. Application developers work in cross-functional teams; design and create user interfaces; write client and server code conforming to industry standards; utilize development tools, frameworks, cloud services, and databases; and clearly document their work. Upon successful completion of this degree a student will be able to: Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to design and technical problems in application development generally. Communicate effectively as an application development professional, interacting with clients and collaborating within development teams. Develop solid visual and logical design skills, paying close attention to detail, current standards, application usability, and security. Design, produce, and test applications to be visually appealing and function effectively to meet users needs. Assess, select and apply application frameworks and development methodologies appropriate to the particular project scope