SWDEV.CA - Software Developer
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Program Title
Software Developer
Program Code
SWDEV.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Minimum Credits for Program Completion
21
Program Eligible for Financial Aid?
Yes
Subject
Program Description
Prepares students for an entry-level position as a software developer. Students develop a marketable skill-set in designing, programming, and testing software, including windows, web, mobile, database and cross-platform applications. A strong foundation in the most marketable languages (e.g., Python, SQL, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Swift) and technologies is provided along with important accompanying knowledge and skills, such as the use of A.I. in development, team development and review, software quality analysis and version control. This certificate is a stackable credential within our Software Engineering Associate's degree and Computer Science Associate's degree. Software development is consistently ranked as the among the best careers in the country, e.g., #1 in 2023 and #3 in 2024 according to U.S. News and World Report "Best Jobs" report.
Faculty Contact
David Maier
Faculty Contact Email
Faculty Contact Phone
313-845-9890
Faculty Contact Office Location
E-112
Academic Advisor
DeJanae Hayes
Academic Advisor Contact Email
Academic Advisor Contact Phone
313-845-9792
Academic Advisor Office Location
E-211C
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, PD
Academic Department
Computer Technology