Grand Canyon University The College of Engineering and Technology 32 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering program encompasses software engineering principles, processes, and practices with application to a series of complex systems and challenges faced by enterprises in a variety of private and public (e.g., government) sectors. A particular emphasis is placed on embedded systems, system verification, design, architecture, software analysis, process and project management, and the software development life cycle (SDLC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering may take roles within an organization at any stage of the software development life cycle, such as software engineer, project manager, embedded software engineer, systems analyst, chief technology officer (CTO), chief information officer (CIO), and many others. Graduates of the Software Engineering program may work in a variety of settings, including embedded applications development, social media companies, healthcare providers, large corporations, software engineering corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies, educational institutions, technology suppliers, consulting firms, research facilities, and more. The program culminates in a capstone course that provides students with the opportunity to develop an evidence-based practice project proposal that addresses a current problem, issue, or concern in software engineering.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Software Engineering | 80 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 120 credits |
Required General Education (Included in General Education totals credits, applied to the Global Awareness competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STG-210 | Global Professionalism and Career Readiness | 4 |
| ESG-395 | Engineering Economics and Project Management | 4 |
(Included in General Education totals credits, applied to the Critical Thinking competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-154 | Applications of College Algebra | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I-Lecture | 3 |
| CHM-113L | General Chemistry I - Lab | 1 |
| MAT-261 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
(Included in General Education totals credits, applied to the Effective Communication competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STG-390 | Professionalism in Science & Technology-Communications, Conduct and Ethics | 4 |
Software Engineering Major
Click a course code or title to read the full course description.
Our subject experts help with essays, research papers, case studies, discussion posts, and capstone projects for these programs β written from scratch to your course requirements.
Program and course information is reproduced from each university's published academic catalog for informational purposes and may change. Always confirm current requirements with your university. We are an independent academic support service and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the universities listed.
Expert guides on essay writing, citation styles, study skills, and academic success.
View All Articles
Learn how to write a good research question for a paper. Narrow your topic, identify a research problem, and create a focused question with practical examples.
Learn how to choose a research topic you can actually research. Discover how to narrow broad ideas, find reliable sources, and develop a focused research question.
Learn how to cite sources in a research paper using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, with in-text citation examples and reference-list tips.