Hands-on training that opens up opportunities in the software development industry and helps you stand out when applying for jobs in STEM, business, healthcare, and almost any other area.
Computer Science – Software Development Certificate
Certificate in Software Development
Offered as an Academic Certificate
The Software Development Certificate from SOU’s Computer Science program provides learners with a solid understanding of how technology can be used to solve problems in a broad array of disciplines. It provides foundational skills in problem solving, computational thinking and programming.
It gives students an opportunity to diversify their skill sets and enhance their resumes, and enables them to stand out when applying for jobs in STEM disciplines, business, and healthcare, as well as almost any other area. After taking introductory programming classes, students can choose from a full range of classes and electives to customize their experience.
No matter your major, a Software Development Certificate from SOU’s Computer Science program will make your resume stand out to job recruiters. The Software Development certificate program is open to all students (undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate) as well as industry members, and only requires prerequisite knowledge up to Math 251 (as opposed to the CS major which requires up through Calc II – Math 252).
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
The Software Development Certificate is ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving and creating computer assisted solutions to meet needs in a wide variety of business and work environments.
Degree Roadmap
Students build on a solid mathematics and programming foundation with a wide variety of upper division courses including object-oriented programming and databases. Advanced courses allow them to focus on different areas of particular interest to them and their career path.
Degree Integration
A certificate in software development pairs well with bachelors degrees in any area where computer support is useful to expand the work that can be accomplished. Alternatively, you could provide a key connection between a dedicated programming team or programming consultants and upper management, recruitment, research, or marketing.
Career Path
Become a Professional
Career opportunities in Software Development:
- Software Developer/Engineer
- Web Developer/Designer
- Data Science
- Software Testing
- Java Developer
- Video Game Developer
- Computer Security
- Database Administrator
- Quality Assurance
- Systems Analyst
- Project Management
- Systems Technical Support
Median Pay
$120,730 per year
*Based on National Average
Contact Computer Science
SOU Computer Science Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6148
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