Software Development (Certificate)

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Program Summary

Software development is an in-demand and high-paying field and is an ideal career path for driven individuals with technical aptitude. This certificate in software development is designed to teach the technical skill set and provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge to confidently move forward in the world of software development.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the certificate.
Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program must be completed in conjunction with a degree program. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the degree program and cannot be earned independently of a degree.

Software Development Curriculum (18 Credits)

CSCY 1200 - Critical Thinking for Logic and Design 3 Credit(s)
CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 2450 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

CS 3150 - C and C++ Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 3250 - Java Programming 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students should be able to:

Manage a simple project and be able to contribute to a more complex project as a team member.
Program using one of at least two software languages to develop and evaluate software, hardware infrastructure, and network solutions to meet desired client outcomes.
Write and test applications that meet specifications for industry standard platforms.
Demonstrate employability skills and a commitment to professionalism.