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Information Technology - Software Development
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Information Technology - Software Development

Green River College ETPL
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology-Software Development is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of software development positions, such as software developer, software test developer, systems analyst, quality assurance analyst, mobile application developer, and web developer. Successful graduates of the program should be able to: Develop stable, robust, secure, and efficient code following best practices in data design and software construction. Communicate with project stakeholders, both with technical and non-technical backgrounds. Troubleshoot technical defects from identification through resolution. Perform software quality assurance activities throughout the entire software lifecycle. Engage in professional development activities as assigned in various core courses to develop networks and industry contacts and stay updated with technical trends. Write technical documentation to support software lifecycle activities. Perform related technical duties such analyzing data, estimating work effort, and assessing technical risks. Engage in courses and projects that will support and promote understanding, acceptance, and proactive partnership with diverse populations in both the program and in the workplace. Students must attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on all college-level courses.
Visit the program website Software Development Faculty (253) 833-9111 software@greenriver.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$27,839.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Auburn

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

180

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

Associate's Degree

Other prerequisites

Students must complete and submit an entry application and be accepted into the program before registering for any upper-division (300- and 400-level) courses. New students are admitted twice a year in fall and winter. To inquire about admission to the program, visit www.greenriver.edu/software and complete the form to request information. The admissions requirements are: Completion of an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 A grade of 2.5 or higher in an intermediate-level Java programming course (such as SDEV 220 - Elementary Data Structures or CS 145 - Java 2-Data Structures or equivalent) or a waiver from the Program Director for entry into the program Students who have completed some college coursework but do not have an associate degree or higher are encouraged to meet with academic advisor in the Information Technology department to develop an educational plan to prepare for entry into the program. The following courses or their equivalents are critical to your success in the program and contain foundational knowledge upon which upper-division courses in software development build: IT 201 - Database Fundamentals Credits: 5 SDEV 106 - Front-End Web Development Credits: 5 SDEV 117 - Web Programming with JavaScript Credits: 5 SDEV 219 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: 5 or CS& 141 - Computer Science I Java Credits: 5 SDEV 220 - Elementary Data Structures Credits: 5 or CS 145 - Java 2-Data Structures Credits: 5

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Completion rate

73%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.49

Typical (median) annual earnings

$69,538.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Retail Trade

24%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

24%

Manufacturing

12%

Other Industries

11%

Administrative Support

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
130
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
43
Gender
Male
74%
Female
26%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
29%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
48%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
61%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
22%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
38%
Some college experience, but no degree
15%
Certificate or AA
17%
BA or higher
9%