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Program at a Glance

2.5 Year Bachelor's Degree
120 Total Credits

2 Courses Per Term
5 Week Terms

Transfer Credits
Up to 90 Credits

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Software Development Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Software Development, and Coding degree provides a strong foundation in software development, equipping students with the skills to design, build, and deploy innovative software solutions.

Through immersive, hands-on learning, students gain expertise in coding, programming languages, database management, and software engineering. As technology advances, modern websites have evolved into dynamic platforms requiring the latest multimedia, e-commerce, and interactive tools to captivate and retain audiences. Today’s businesses and organizations depend on powerful web presences to engage their target audiences and drive sustained traffic.

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

  • Software Development:
    Manage software projects, secure networks, and design, develop, and test software programs.
  • Web/Mobile Development:
    Design and secure websites and mobile applications using industry-standard tools, while integrating databases and software for smooth functionality.
  • User Experience (UX):
    Ensure websites and mobile applications are intuitive and user-friendly, improving engagement and increasing adoption rates.

University Benefits

On Campus or Online

Learn your way with in-person collaboration or online simulations and flexible schedules.

Graduate Faster

Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 2.5 years.

Simplified Scheduling

Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.

Flexible Learning Environments

Campus

Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors.

Online

Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions.

Hybrid

To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates.

Software Development Curriculum

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Software Development, and Coding

Featured Courses

AI/Machine Learning CYB440

This course will provide students with an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and their use in business today. Students will receive an overview of AI concepts and workflows, machine learning and deep learning, and performance metrics.

AI/ML and Data Analytics Tools SDC385

Provides students with advanced concepts and tools used in data analytics. Using a project-based approach, students will learn how to leverage Python and its analytics tools to implement the entire analytics process of data collection, cleaning, presentation, and automation.

Program Requirements

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Software Development, and Coding, students must earn 120 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CST120Computer Configuration I3
CST160Introduction to Networking3
CST200Linux Administration3
SDC100Introduction to Programming3
SDC100LIntroduction to Programming Lab1
SDC200Introduction to Databases3
SDC205Python for Data Analytics3
SDC205LPython for Data Analytics Lab1
SDC250Structured Query Language3
SDC250LStructured Query Language Lab1
SDC255Introduction to Agile and Scrum Methodologies3
SDC260Web Interface Design3
SDC310Server-Side Scripting with PHP3
SDC310LServer-Side Scripting with PHP Lab1
SDC340Mobile App Development3
SDC345Interface Design I3
SDC345LInterface Design I LAB1
SDC355Javascript3
SDC420System Analysis and Design3
SDC435Advanced Databases3
SDC435LAdvanced Databases Lab1
SDC470Cloud Native Application Development3

AND

Choose one lecture course and corresponding lab:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
SDC220Object-Oriented Programming Using C#3
SDC220LObject-Oriented Programming Using C# Lab1
SDC230Object-Oriented Programming Using Java3
SDC230LObject-Oriented Programming Using Java Lab1

AND

Choose one lecture course and corresponding lab:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
SDC320Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Using C#3
SDC320LAdvanced Object Oriented Programming Using C# Lab1
SDC330Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Using Java3
SDC330LAdvanced Object-Oriented Programming Using Java Lab1

AND

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
SDC480Software Development Capstone3
SDC490Software Development Externship3

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CAP480Arts and Sciences Capstone3
COM115Principles of Communication3
ENG110College Composition3
ENG120Advanced Composition3
HUM205Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience3
MTH131College Algebra3
MTH140Statistics3
PSY105Introduction to Psychology3
PSY225Industrial/Organizational Psychology3

AND

Choose one lecture course and corresponding lab:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
BIO122Environmental Biology3
BIO122LEnvironmental Biology Lab1
PHY120Physics3
PHY120LPhysics Lab1

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CST100Introduction to Computing3
CST140Introduction to Operating Systems3
COR191Career Orientation1
FOR110Essentials for Success3

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CST440AI/Machine Learning3
SDC380Introduction to Data Analytics3
SDC385AI/ML and Data Analytics Tools3
SDC485AI/ML and Data Analytics Methods and Modeling3
SDC485LAI/ML and Data Analytics Methods and Modeling Lab1
SDC486LAI/ML and Advanced Data Analytics Lab1

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
ACC312Accounting for Business Decisions3
BUS121Introduction to Business3
BUS328Business Process Improvement3
BUS328LBusiness Process Improvement LAB1
PMT472Applied Project Management3
PMT472LApplied Project Management LAB1

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
SDC342Advanced Server-Side Scripting with PHP II3
SDC342LAdvanced Server-Side Scripting w/ PHP II Lab1
SDC360Web Application Development3
SDC440Mobile Development II3
SDC445Interface Design II3
SDC445LInterface Design II Lab1

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
ACC312Accounting for Business Decisions3
BUS121Introduction to Business3
BUS328Business Process Improvement3
BUS328LBusiness Process Improvement LAB1
CST440AI/Machine Learning3
PMT472Applied Project Management3
PMT472LApplied Project Management LAB1
SDC342Advanced Server-Side Scripting with PHP II3
SDC342LAdvanced Server-Side Scripting w/ PHP II Lab1
SDC360Web Application Development3
SDC380Introduction to Data Analytics3
SDC385AI/ML and Data Analytics Tools3
SDC440Mobile Development II3
SDC445Interface Design II3
SDC445LInterface Design II Lab1
SDC485AI/ML and Data Analytics Methods and Modeling3
SDC485LAI/ML and Data Analytics Methods and Modeling Lab1
SDC486LAI/ML and Advanced Data Analytics Lab1
SDC491Software Development Externship I1
SDC492Software Development Externship II1
SDC493Software Development Externship III1

Certifications

ECPI University understands the power of certifications in today's dynamic technology field, and we believe enhancing your marketability is crucial.

   

To support your journey, ECPI offers discounted vouchers that significantly reduce the cost of certification exams from Microsoft and Oracle, not to mention industry favorites like python, AWS, and Security+.

Oracle Certified Professional SQL

Python Certification

Security Plus Certification

AWS Certification

Azure Certification

Institutional Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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