Software Development

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Winter 2018

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Degrees and Certificates

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Additional Costs

Books$750
* Estimated cost of books for six quarters.

Program Description

The software development program trains students in current web and desktop application development using diverse industry technologies. Software development is an evolving field of study requiring continuing education and the ability to adapt to constant change. Graduates from this program acquire problem solving skills, are encouraged to work independently and as a team, and be ethical in all interactions.

Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 in each class.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Learn programming concepts and techniques that enable students to be a lifetime learner as technology evolves.
  2. Understand and implement cost effective and efficient web sites.
  3. Understand how to properly create, store, and retrieve data from a normalized database.
  4. Solve problems while developing software or web sites.
  5. Communicate with clients while developing software or web sites.
  6. Demonstrate responsibility for meeting deadlines and addressing client needs.
  7. Understand how technology relates and impacts society.
  8. Design, develop, deploy and maintain software and web development projects specified by a client.
  9. Demonstrate professionalism and flexibility.
  10. Develop research skills and techniques.
Note: All program required software is available in CIS labs. Student discounts are available for software purchased for home use.

Career Opportunities

Most companies need software creation or integration as well as a public presence web site. Businesses are continually providing information and services online. Job titles include: software developer, computer programmer, web developer, and web designer. Earnings are competitive with other salary jobs and are much more lucrative as a consultant.