The bachelor’s degree in software development prepares students with the programming and development skills they need for a career in software development with particular emphasis in web development.

This degree is developed and granted by BYU-Idaho, with support and resources coming from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

Software architect
Software engineer
Security software developer
Computer systems analyst
Web programmer
Full-stack developer
Network administrator

Bachelor of Applied Science of Software Development

Program requirements

Software Development Path

Steps to your Bachelor's Degree in Software Development

Certificate

Web Computer Programming
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General education courses
Certificate

Web Development
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General education courses
Certificate

Software Development
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General education courses

To complete a bachelor's degree, the following courses are required in addition to the three certificates:

Requirements Table

Complete the following additional requirements:

General Education Courses 26 Credits
Additional Courses 6 Credits
Religion Courses 14 Credits

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Why choose this degree?

Due to the increasing demand for new and user-friendly applications across all digital platforms, the software development field is growing rapidly. This degree prepares students to learn and apply software development principles and systematic methods to be successful in the information technology sector. Upon completion, you'll be prepared to seek employment in programming, software development, computer science, and web development at large multinational organizations or even local startup companies.

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Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

Develop software to accomplish meaningful tasks in a variety of domains and in a variety of languages and platforms.
Develop dynamic, data-driven applications that are visually appealing and follow industry standards.
Contribute to various phases of the software lifecycle including planning, design, development, and testing.
Systematically evaluate the pros and cons of alternative solutions.
Independently learn and apply new technologies, languages, and platforms.
Demonstrate the traits of an effective team member.
Demonstrate effective skills related to getting a job as a software developer.

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