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2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Software Engineering, BS (43-646) (120 hours)


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Program Educational Objectives - Within a few years of graduation, a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  • Have established themselves in successful software engineering-focused careers and/or pursuing advanced degrees.
  • Continue to update their professional knowledge and skills to adapt to innovation and change to meet the needs of industry and/or academia.
  • Contribute to the greater good of their communities through professional involvement and service.

Additionally, graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering will demonstrate the following specific student outcomes:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Software Engineering, BS (43-646) (4 Year Guide)  

Major Requirements: 70 Semester Hours


Math and Science Electives: 14 Semester Hours


Minimum 8 credit hours science, from the following list, must be selected in the electives. Total math and science, from the following list, combined must be at least 14 credit hours.

General Education Requirements: 37-44 Semester Hours


All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major:

Free Electives: 6-13 Semester Hours


Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours


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