1https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm. Growth projected on a national level. Local growth may vary. BLS projections are not specific to DeVry University students or graduates and may include earners at all stages of their career and not just entry level.
Software Development
Online Bachelor's Degree Specialization in Software Design and Programming
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Certification Exam Reimbursement
Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.
Minimum Completion Time*
2 year
8 months
Normal Completion Time
4 years
Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 4 years.**
*Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours a semester per 12 month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester per 12 month period.
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Applications and Algorithms
Learn the principles and concepts of developing programs and algorithms that support typical business processing activities and needs such as transaction processing, report generation and solving algorithmic problems. -
Advanced Strategies for Software Development
Explore best practices in the implementation phase of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Using UML/OOAD, learn to program, test and implement a product that meets approved specifications. -
Information Security and Mobile Devices
Focus on protecting information on mobile devices, types of mobile devices, risks, encryption, information at rest and in motion, attack scenarios and defense-in-depth controls. -
Mobile Device Programming
Understand and apply mobile operating systems programming. Explore the Android and the iOS operating systems with the goal of creating an application. Study menu systems, user interfaces, 2D graphics and audio.
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Advanced Programming Techniques for App Development
Study programming language concepts and design principles of programming paradigms as related to mobile operating systems for application development. -
Communicate Methods and Findings
Learn to communicate the rationale behind research methods and recommendations while presenting performance objectives, issues and solutions. -
Collaborate in Dynamic Work Environments
Learn to collaborate with colleagues in varying locations and environments to coordinate and share information. -
Complex Problem-Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
Data Analysis
Learn to draw conclusions by finding patterns and relationships in numerical data with tools used for statistical analysis. Find out how data analysis can be used to make more efficient databases. -
Digital Literacy
Learn to apply appropriate technologies in order to solve digital issues and problems within databases.
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Bachelor's
120
Credit Hours*
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Associate
60
Credit Hours*
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Certificate
22
Credit Hours*
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
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1https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm. Growth projected on a national level. Local growth may vary. BLS projections are not specific to DeVry University students or graduates and may include earners at all stages of their career and not just entry level.
3Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
4Students who complete CARD415 instead of CARD405 apply CARD415 to fulfill this requirement.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
