SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

This immersive 2-year degree equips you with the skills and experience to thrive in today’s tech-driven industries. Learn modern in-demand languages like Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while mastering essential tools such as version control systems and Agile project management techniques. Explore databases, mobile app development, DevOps, and software security, all while working on real-world, team-based projects. Gain the technical expertise and collaborative skills employers seek, and take your career to the next level.

Whether coding dynamic web applications, building secure databases, or streamlining workflows with DevOps, you’ll leave the program equipped with the practical experience and confidence to excel. This program prepares you for immediate entry into the workforce and provides a seamless pathway to continue your education, with the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Software Development remotely through the University of Wyoming.

Learn Skills In:

Software Programming • Problem-Solving • Database Management • Version Control • Project Management • DevOps Practices • Software Security • Quality Assurance

Snapshot:

  • Software Development
  • Database Management
  • DevOps Practices
  • Software Security
  • Project Management

Pathways To…

  • Transfer to a four-year college or university
  • Careers in: Software Developer, Web Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Database Administrator, DevOps Technician, Software Quality Assurance Technician

The Associate of Science in Software Development program combines practical experience with current programming languages, tools, and processes in the field of computer science. The general education prerequisites encourage the student to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, and communication skills utilized in the industry. The program courses are designed to help the student develop skills that are highly sought after by employers in the industry. This includes programming concepts utilizing databases, mobile devices, security, and DevOps using current programming languages. The student will work with real clients from industry on team-based projects that synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired during the program.

Course Number Course Credits
COSC 1010Intro to Computer Science I4
COSC 2050Intro to Structured Query Language (SQL)3
INET 1650Web Programming I3
INET 2010Data Driven Sites3
MATH 1400College Algebra4
SDEV 1000Software Development Skills I3
SDEV 1100Software Development Skills II3
SDEV 1200Programming Python3
SDEV 2150Agile Project Management3
SDEV 2200Secure Software3
SDEV 2300Development and Operational Practices3
SDEV 2395Software Development Capstone3
  
SDEV 2100Mobile Development3
OR 
SDEV 2250Web App Client Frameworks3
  
STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics4

Writing Level I (WR1)3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2)3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)3 credits
Student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, ARTS/HUM/SOC6 credits
LSCI4 credits
MATH(in program)
ORAL3 credits
UNST1 credits

 




Total Credit Hours: 68

MEET THE FACULTY

Charles Palmer

Instructor of  Software Development