| The need for educated individuals to work on | | | | software development technology skills prepares |
| developing computer software for a variety of | | | | students for the work they will conduct in the |
| reasons is growing as technology grows. In order to | | | | industry. |
| fully be capable of working in this industry students | | | | 3) A software applications development bachelor's |
| must earn a higher education in software | | | | degree program teaches students the skills needed |
| development technology. Technology and computer | | | | to pursue careers in areas like software design, |
| based schools offer degree programs for interested | | | | development, programming, management, and |
| students. There are a number of things one should | | | | process design. A foundation in programming skills is |
| know prior to enrolling. | | | | formed preparing students to work with different |
| 1) The opportunities in higher education are | | | | computer languages and platforms. Colleges integrate |
| specifically designed to generate well-rounded | | | | this information with theory and method of software |
| students that can contribute to computer software | | | | engineering procedures and standards. Many bachelor |
| development. Computer software is related to | | | | programs like this one could require students to |
| everything from multimedia interfaces and design | | | | complete approximately 180 credit hours. Education is |
| procedures to operating systems. Higher education | | | | broken down into courses that focus on general |
| offers students the chance to enter a degree | | | | education as well as core courses. With degree |
| program in software development technology or | | | | specific courses students learn about application |
| applications development. Students should expect to | | | | design, programming, web service, software |
| find that most programs of this nature are | | | | development, database design, and program |
| undergraduate degrees. Graduate degrees typically | | | | implementation. To widen knowledge a course on |
| focus on the engineering side of software | | | | contemporary world culture can be taken to address |
| development leaving students with multiple degree | | | | the impact of electronic communication and |
| options in software engineering. The undergraduate | | | | globalization. The course centers on how fast |
| degrees are a great way to enter the industry | | | | technological advances has influenced the world. |
| prepared for entry-level careers. | | | | Students are able to continue education or enter into |
| 2) An associate's degree challenges students to | | | | a career as a software engineer or a software |
| develop necessary skills in logical and algorithmic | | | | programmer. |
| analysis. Study dives into design techniques, | | | | Students can step into the fast growing industry of |
| programming systems, and working with relational | | | | software development by learning how to use the |
| databases. Curriculum is concentrated on looking at all | | | | latest technology. Accredited programs are designed |
| services and applications students need to know for | | | | to prepare students for the industry in both |
| development practices. The main overall goal of a | | | | technique and software-based programs. Full |
| program at this level is to have students gain | | | | accreditation is provided by agencies like the |
| practical programming techniques with the use of | | | | Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and |
| superior problem-solving skills. Graduating from a | | | | Training ( ) to programs that offer a quality |
| program usually requires around 96 credit hours, | | | | education. The world of software development is |
| which include courses on programming, web design, | | | | available to students through a higher education |
| software development lifecycle, and web scripting. | | | | degree. |
| Students learn how to work with personal and | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| business computers. On a personal level a course | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| examines how to operate systems. Concepts and | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) |
| terminology on all hardware components and the | | | | that may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org. |
| function they serve. This knowledge coupled with | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |