A degree in Software Development prepares students to work in development groups as programmers and project managers. Students learn how to develop software projects from concept to completion within an agile project management environment. Students learn how to build complex software using popular programing languages and APIs. Upon completion, students will have added to their portfolios several software projects building both technical and soft skills.
Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Software Development exist within entry level positions as a software engineer or computer programmer. The positions work with computer systems design and related services, software publishers, manufacturers of computers and related electronic equipment, financial institutions, and insurance providers. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Courses
REL, Two cornerstone religion courses (REL 200, REL 225, REL 250, or REL 275), 4 credits
REL, Two additional Religion Courses, 4 credits
Total Religion Courses Minimum Credit Hours 8
Program Required College Courses
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
Total Program College-wide Courses Minimum Credit Hours 9
Program Courses
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 160, Agile Project Management, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
CS 235, Data Structures, 3 credits
CS 360, Introduction to Software Engineering, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
MAT 237, Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits
MAT 252, Statistics, 3 credits
Total Program Courses Minimum Credit Hours 30
Program Information Technology Electives (Choose 3, 9 credits)
Choose any three CS, IT, or MAT (111 or higher) courses not already applied to the program, 3 credits each
Total Program Information Technology Electives Minimum Credit Hours 9
Program Software Engineering Electives (Choose 2, 6 credits)
CS 320, Web Application Development, 3 credits
CS 340, Desktop Application Development, 3 credits
CS 370, Mobile Development, 3 credits
CS 375, Game Development, 3 credits
CS 380, Special Topics, 3 credits
CS 499, Computer Science Internship, 3 credits
Total Program Software Engineering Electives Minimum Credit Hours 6
Total Software Development (AAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 62
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
REL, Religion Cornerstone or Elective, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Second Semester
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 160, Agile Project Management, 3 credits
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
MAT 237, Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits
REL, Religion Cornerstone or Elective, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Third Semester
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
CS 235, Data Structures, 3 credits
CS 360, Introduction to Software Engineering, 3 credits
MAT 252, Statistics, 3 credits
IT Elective, Any CS, IT, or MAT (111 or higher) course, 3 credits
REL, Religion Cornerstone or Elective, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 17
Fourth Semester
CAR 201, Career Success 1
IT Elective, Any CS, IT, or MAT (111 or higher) course, 3 credits
IT Elective, Any CS, IT, or MAT (111 or higher) course, 3 credits
Software Elective, Choose CS 320, CS 340, CS 370, CS 380, or CS 499, 3 credits
Software Elective, Choose CS 320, CS 340, CS 370, CS 380, or CS 499, 3 credits
REL, Religion Cornerstone or Elective, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Total Software Development (AAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 62
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 62 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all CS, IT, and MAT program and elective courses
3. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all program and elective courses