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Looking to build a path toward software development or web development? Here are some steps to consider:
  1. General Education provides solid support in the workplace teaching you skills like communication, teamwork and a broad knowledge of the past.
  2. Science is helpful but not necessary and basic Math skills are important. You will find a high correlation between math skills and computer programming skills. Both are logical and technical problem solving.
  3.  If you are looking to become a computer programmer, you should study the following areas: basic computer skills, a software language like Visual Basic, Java or C#. You should take the SQL database class because each programming course will need to eventually store data.

    You will not find a lot of difference between C# and Java. The biggest difference is the between the set of tools used to develop applications. While NetBeans (Java) has improved greatly over the past few years, Microsoft’s Visual Studio (C#) is a hands-down better IDE for the development of C# programs.
    However, I still see Java widely used; primarily, for Web applications. If I were choosing one language for any project, it would be C#. You can develop desktop, web, smart device and other types of applications in half the time.

  4. If you are looking to become a Web developer, you should study the following areas: basic computer skills, HTML and JavaScript. You should have design skills like Photoshop and Flash. For more advanced skills, you should study a server-side scripting language like PHP or ASP.NET.   The difference between PHP and ASP.NET is ASP.NET is from Microsoft which has a wealth of free or low cost development tools.  PHP is a widely used development language.  You will see many web pages with the extension .php.  Which is better?  You will need to determine that on your own.
     
  5. You should study databases to include an SQL course. Additionally, it would be helpful to have experience with a programming language like Java or C# before, after or while you take the SQL Database course. 
    Programming and databases go hand-in-hand. It will be a great benefit to learn how to program and then how to add a database to your applications. You will find that at least two of our classes work directly with computer programming and databases.
    IN118 PHP and MySQL databases.
    IN181 Computer Programming and Databases (Using Visual Basic)
    You can program an application using just SQL but you will have much more flexibility and a more robust application using one of the programming languages.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - Degree
Your Butler experience will prepare you to focus on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems including applying the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance.  Visit the CIT catalog.

WEB DEVELOPMENT- Certificate or Degree
Your Butler experience will prepare you to develop and maintain Web servers and their hosted Web pages and to function as designated Webmaster. These skills are foundational for jobs such as Web designer, Internet developer, interface designer, HTML scripter, and Web site coordinator. Web development skills are used in a variety of jobs, including corporate communications, education, architecture, advertising.  Visit the CIT catalog.

What does the future hold?  Take a look at future jobs in software report from the federal government. Take a look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the federal government.

Butler Community College
Career Services
715 E. 13th Street, 5000 Building
Andover, KS 67002
316-332-3294
Contact: Loretta Patterson
Web Site: Butler Career Service		 TEK Systems
727 North Waco Suite 140
Wichita, KS 67202
Call 316-448-4510
FAX: 316-448-4490
Contact: Angie Reals
Web Site: TEK Systems
Career Services assists students in finding jobs while pursuing their degrees.  Career Services assists employers who wish to post job listings on Butler's Online Career Center or arrange on-campus visits.

Services provided to students include viewing job listings posted on Butler's Online Career Center, assistance in planning their job search, resume development and improving interviewing skills.

Contact Butler's Career Development Specialist at 316.322.3294 in the Hubbard Center at Butler of El Dorado or at Butler of Andover 316.218.6126 in the 5000 Bldg, Room 5118N. 		With a reputation for offering unparalleled technology expertise to our customers, we are committed to upholding the highest standards with our precise skills, methodology, and superior service.

Our ability to deploy exceptional technology expertise is rivaled only by our deep commitment to service and reliability. This commitment isn't just something we talk about; it's part of who we are, and it shows in everything we do.

At TEKsystems®, we seek individuals who are not only technologically proficient, but who also care about teaming with other colleagues and clients. We recruit people with true strength of character and integrity, who genuinely share our values, and we treat every assignment as another step toward building long-term relationships.

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