DeVry University College of Engineering & Information Sciences 9 courses 36 total credits
DeVry’s Software Development undergraduate certificate program helps students develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to plan, build, test and maintain software. The program offers students the option to focus their study on software design and engineering principles or on application development. A more flexible general option is also available for those who wish to explore a variety of topics in the software industry.
| Mathematics | 6 credits |
| Tech Foundations | 9 credits |
| Program Focus | 12 credits |
| Select one (1) Option (Specialization) | 9 credits |
| Total Credits | 36 credits |
Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH111 | Integrated Math I | 3 |
| MATH121 | Integrated Math II | 3 |
| Total Mathematics | 6 credits | |
Tech Foundations
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TECH101 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| TECH110 | Coding and Scripting | 3 |
| TECH112 | AI in Industry | 3 |
| Total Tech Foundations | 9 credits | |
Program Focus
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SIS110 | Operating Systems Basics | 3 |
| SIS150 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| SIS230 | Relational Databases | 3 |
| SIS240 | Web Programming | 3 |
| Total Program Focus | 12 credits | |
Specializations
Choose one specialization; required credits vary. Each has its own page with its full course list: Application Development, General Option, Software Design and Engineering.
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