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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Computer Science
- Program Code: SWDV.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| COMM 259 | Communicating Through Web Design (GE Elective) | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CPSC 153 | Navigating Computer Systems | 1 |
| CPSC 155 | Introduction to Version Control | 1 |
| SWDV 105 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 110 | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 116 | Introduction to Web Application Development | 3 |
| SWDV 141 | Intermediate Web Application Development | 3 |
| SWDV 152 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| SWDV 210 | Introduction to Server-Side Programming | 4 |
| SWDV 220 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
| SWDV 235 | Advanced Web Application Development | 4 |
| SWDV 265 | Mobile Development | 4 |
| SWDV 275 | Software Development Tools and Technology | 4 |
| SWDV 278 | Cloud Platforms and Services | 4 |
| SWDV 280 | Collaborative Development | 3 |
| SWDV 290 | Software Development Capstone Internship | 1 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
First 8-Week Session | ||
| CPSC 153 | Navigating Computer Systems | 1 |
| SWDV 105 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
Second 8-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 110 | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
Full 16-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 116 | Introduction to Web Application Development | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
First 8-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 141 | Intermediate Web Application Development | 3 |
Second 8-Week Session | ||
| CPSC 155 | Introduction to Version Control | 1 |
| SWDV 265 | Mobile Development | 4 |
Full 16-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 210 | Introduction to Server-Side Programming | 4 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success 1 | 3 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
First 8-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 220 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
Second 8-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 235 | Advanced Web Application Development | 4 |
Full 16-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 152 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
First 8-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 278 | Cloud Platforms and Services | 4 |
Second 8-Week Session | ||
| SWDV 280 | Collaborative Development | 3 |
Full 16-Week Session | ||
| COMM 259 | Communicating Through Web Design (GE Elective) 1 | 3 |
| SWDV 275 | Software Development Tools and Technology | 4 |
| SWDV 290 | Software Development Capstone Internship 1 | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
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This course can be taken during any of the sessions in which it is offered within the given semester.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop static web design with HTML and CSS, frameworks, and client-side scripting.
- Develop dynamic web design using common frameworks and server-side programming.
- Demonstrate proficiency with data access methods and basic knowledge of database design practices.
- Analyze a software system and make informed decisions on structure and function.
- Collaborate using industry standard work methods.
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple general purpose programming languages, along with industry standard best practices.
- Apply programming skills in multiple platforms and modalities.
- Demonstrate proficiency with industry standard programming environments and source control tools.
- Implement common design patterns for various kinds of software.