Software Development (B.S.)

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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. SUU’s bachelors degree in software development is designed to teach the technical skillset 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 major.
All prerequisite courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better.
Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the degree due to the rapid change in the industry.
Students who complete the first two years of requirements for Software Development have also completed the requirements for the Software Development (A.A.S.) . Please see that program’s catalog entry for more details.
If a student does not possess Computer Application skills, the following course is suggested but does not pertain to the degree: CSCY 1000 - Introduction to Computer Applications and the Internet .

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Software Development Curriculum (76 Credits)

Mathematics Requirements (10-11 Credits)

CS 2300 - Discrete Structures 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Complete One of the Following

MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

CSCY Common Core (15 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)
CSCY 2000 - Web Development 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 2400 - Technology and Ethics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)

Software Development Required Core (33 Credits)

CS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 2450 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)
CS 3000 - Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 4350 - Web Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 4800 - Computer Science Capstone Project 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 1450 - Security Scripting 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 3200 - Database Design and Management 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 2500 - Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 2750 - Systems Security 3 Credit(s)

Programming Course

Complete one of the following two courses. The course not used in this section may be counted in the Software Development Major Electives.

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

Mobile App Development Course

Complete one of the following two courses. The course not used in this section may be counted in the Software Development Major Electives.

CS 3300 - Mobile App Development for Android 3 Credit(s)
CS 4300 - Mobile App Development for iOS 3 Credit(s)

Software Development Major Electives (15 Credits)

Complete 15 credits from the following:

CS 3150 - C and C++ Programming 3 Credit(s) (if not completed for the Software Development Required Core)
CS 3250 - Java Programming 3 Credit(s) (if not completed for the Software Development Required Core)
CS 3300 - Mobile App Development for Android 3 Credit(s) (if not completed for the Software Development Required Core)
CS 3350 - Game Design and Development 3 Credit(s)
CS 3600 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s)
CS 4100 - Virtual Reality Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 4150 - Machine Learning 3 Credit(s)
CS 4200 - Big Data Analytics 3 Credit(s)
CS 4300 - Mobile App Development for iOS 3 Credit(s) (if not completed for the Software Development Required Core)
CS 4550 - Programming Languages 3 Credit(s)
CS 4720 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s)

Software Development Electives (3 Credits)

Complete 3 credits from the following:

CSCY 1100 - Outreach Computing Projects 1 Credit(s)
CSCY 3990 - Undergraduate Research 1-5 Credit(s)
CSCY 4850 - Special Topics 1-4 Credit(s)
CSCY 4880 - Community Engagement 1-3 Credit(s)
CSCY 4890 - Internship 1-9 Credit(s)
Any additional course from the Software Development Major Electives list 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (9-22 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply information technology principles and practices to real-world solutions.
Demonstrate effective use of written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, employing relevant knowledge, skills, and judgment in a business setting.
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.
Work as a professional maintaining high standards of practice, making ethical/legal judgments and decisions, and sustaining a professional standing through a commitment to life-long learning.
Develop and apply personal management and team member skills as a professional software developer.
Demonstrate employability skills and a commitment to professionalism.