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Software Development

Are you interested in coding and computer software? Have you ever wanted to build your own website or your own app? Software development could be the right career for you.

In this program, you'll develop the planning and coding skills necessary to create software for various devices. You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of coding languages and environments. You will also have the opportunity to test and manage software, work in teams and conduct research.

Whether you want to work as an app developer, a web designer, or a computer programmer, you will be prepared to work with others in a rapidly-growing industry. 

Detailed Information

The program works with modern technologies and programming languages. The program exposes students to technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Website Design, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP/Laravel, Android/Kotlin and DBMS/SQL. The program also allows students to develop soft skills in agile development, project management and job preparation techniques.

Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 in each class. All software required for the program is available in CIS labs. Students can purchase the software to use at home with student discounts.

  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.

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.

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Total Program Credits: 15


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 146
Introduction to Programming  
5
Total Credits
 
5

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 282
Programming Principles  
5
Total Credits
 
5

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 283
Programming Principles II  
5
Total Credits
 
5

Estimated costs for completing this program

 
WA Resident
Non-Resident
International
Tuition
$ 1,854
$ 2,669
$ 4,769
Books
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
Course Fees
$ 324
$ 324
$ 324
Institutional Fees
$ 1,546
$ 1,546
$ 1,546
Total Costs
$ 3,724
$ 4,539
$ 6,640

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

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Loni Bentz

loni.bentz@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8449