BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Earn a Software Development bachelor’s degree that will give you the technical, creative, and leadership skills needed to successfully identify user needs, build programs, test new software, and improve existing software.
As a high-growth area over the past decade, software development is an in-demand field which spans a host of roles, disciplines and frameworks, in a wide variety of industries. Through a combination of a technical, hands-on curriculum and real-world experience, you’ll learn to analyze issues and create the solutions needed to be successful in today’s most innovative companies.
The Bachelor of Science in Software Development prepares you with the technical and collaborative skills needed to thrive in virtually any industry that utilizes technology. Through our hands-on, collaborative learning approach, and USV’s “Silicon Valley mindset,” you’ll build the skills — and the confidence — to work in the ever-expanding field of software development.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING USV focuses on Project-Based Learning — a teaching method by which students gain knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to authentic, engaging and complex challenges. As a result, you’ll not only develop technical knowledge and skills, but you’ll also develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. These three, unique project based-learning methods are an integral part of USV’s curriculum:
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Contributing to Open Source Software
Working with a Silicon Valley Software Co.
Bring Your Own Creative Concept to Life
USV’s DataWorXTM Studio partners you with an actual Silicon Valley tech company to support identifying and solving real-world, open source software issues. And, if your solution is accepted, you will be recognized as a contributor to the open source software. You’ll also have opportunities to network, connect with mentors, and collaborate with others.
Work in software development with an actual Silicon Valley-based company’s rigorous development department, using the popular ScrumTM framework to develop software. Working alongside the client will enable you to not only build and present tangible software solutions, but will also provide you with opportunities to network, connect with mentors and collaborate with others.
Tap into your own imagination to create a Silicon Valley startup. Whether it’s a concept for a new game, a new phone app, or the software for a wearable device, you’ll work with industry professionals and USV alumni to bring your concept to life.
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USV & PROGRAM FEATURES ABOUT
PROJECT DRIVEN
• WSCUC Accredited -- USV is a four-year, regionally accredited college.
Unique project-based courses teach you to work
• Financial aid, scholarships and housing are available to those who qualify.
in teams on Software Development applications.
• Fully immersive learning environment that mimics real business situations
AVAILABILITY
• Courses typically taught by professionals with years of relevant experience.
• Silicon Valley Campus
TIMEFRAME While typical bachelor’s programs span four years, you can complete USV’s Bachelor of Science in Software Development program in less than three years.
TECHNICAL FOCUS
• C and C++ Programming Languages
• Algorithms
• Testing and Validation
• Cloud Computing
• Software Quality Assurance
• And More...
• Data Structures
• Systems Analysis and Design
“GRADUATES COMPLETE THE PROGRAM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND A PORTFOLIO TO WORK AS A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, AS WELL AS THE EXPERIENCE — AND CONFIDENCE — OF HAVING WORKED WITH ACTUAL SILICON VALLEY PROFESSIONALS AND THE MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES ON EARTH.”
POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS A Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development can open the door to the following careers: • Database Administrator/Architect
• Webmaster
• Mobile App Developer
• Software Developer
– BINEET SHARMA, DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE
REAL WORLD PROJECT STUDIOS™
HISTORY & CONNECTIONS
Students have the opportunity to not only collaborate between
Established in 1887, USV has a strong history of collaborating with
majors, but to work directly with industry on real-world
Silicon Valley industries. Advisory Boards are filled with industry
deliverables that allow them to leave with an exceptional and
leaders that offer internships, course content, guest lecturers, and
desirable portfolio.
career placement.
INDUSTRY FACULTY
RELEVANT CONTENT
Distinguished faculty with extensive industry experience teach
Inspired by the spirit of our Silicon Valley location, we quickly
the latest techniques and practices used by professionals in
adapt our curriculum to the latest needs of employers by being
the field.
forward-thinking and agile.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
GRADUATE FASTER
As a private college, our small class sizes enable our faculty to
Our innovative program structure was designed with efficiency
help students who need more personal attention and mentor
and effectiveness in mind. Our full-time students can finish faster,
those who are driven to excel.
save money, and graduate with real-world skills and experience.
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