Software Development

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Gainful Employment Reports

 

ASSETS Scholarships

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Major Description

This program prepares students to become computer programmers. Learning an array of programming languages used for software development. Students design, write, debug and test application software. Individual effort and teamwork are developed. Skilled graduates are prepared to provide software solutions for employers.

Work Environment

Working indoors in clean, comfortable offices or laboratories, programmers convert data from project specifications and problem statements to develop computer programs. Often employed in a team setting, programmers are also working more from home or other remote locations as telecommuting becomes more prevalent.

Potential Job Titles

  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Software Specialist
  • Software Architect
  • Software Developer
  • Software Development Engineer
  • Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $43.55/hour
  • Top Earners: $60.97/hour

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Gayle Larson
    Dean of Business, Technology and General Education

Instructors

Blommel, Nathan 651-423-8616 nathan.blommel@dctc.edu BIO
Erickson, Darryl 651-423-8338 darryl.erickson@dctc.edu BIO
Krueger, Betty 651-423-8560 betty.krueger@dctc.edu BIO
Suddendorf, Judy 651-423-8385 judy.suddendorf@dctc.edu BIO

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