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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 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: 73 Semester Hours


Math and Science Electives: 19 Semester 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: 3-10 Semester Hours


Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours


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