<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Software Development program at Herzing University centers around helping students develop their interpersonal and analytical skills when it comes to working with computers and technology. Students who enroll in this program will have the option from choosing between two specializations, including computer applications software engineering and computer systems software engineering. Classes in those specializations offer a series of electives alongside general core requirements such as programming logic and software engineering. To complete this program, students will be asked to complete either an internship or a capstone project in order to demonstrate what they have learned. Students can complete this program online or at a select Herzing University campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Individuals interested in applying to this Herzing University program should have a knack for working with computers and possess strong attention to detail. They should have regular access to a computer and have a desire to improve and change technology through software. Though requirements may vary, applicants should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Students will be required to complete a total of at least 121 credit hours. Those credit hours will be split between electives, specialization classes in software, core requirements, and a capstone or an internship class. </p> <p><u>Core Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>IS 103</td><td> Programming Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 109</td><td> Object-Oriented Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 112</td><td> Computer Networks</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 182</td><td> Database Concepts and Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 185</td><td> Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 207</td><td> Object-Oriented Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 210</td><td> Discrete Structures for Computer Science</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 272</td><td> Introduction to Computer Security</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 328</td><td> Software Engineering I</td></tr> </table><p><u>Open Elective Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>A minimum of 18.00 semester credit hours of open electives is required. IS 165 may not be taken to satisfy this requirement. </li></ul><p><u>Open Technical Elective Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>A minimum of 16.00 semester credit hours of any Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT), or Networking and Security Technology(NT) course, except IS 165, is required. A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours must be at the 300- to 400-level. </li></ul><p><u>Elective Courses in Software Development</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>Students must select one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>IS 170</td><td> Visual Basic I</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 211</td><td> Legacy Systems Introduction</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 213</td><td> C++ Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 258</td><td> Web Scripting</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 312</td><td> C# Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 316</td><td> Programming in Linux</td></tr> <tr><td>NT 325</td><td> System Administration Scripting</td></tr> </table><p><u>Elective Courses in Application Specialty Domain</u> </p> <ul><li>A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours is required in one of the following broad areas. At least 3.00 semester credit hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. <ul><li>Accounting (AC), Business Management (BU), and Human Resources (HR) </li><li>Criminal Justice (CJ) and Homeland Security (HS) </li><li>Game Development (GD) and Graphic Arts (GA) </li><li>Health Information Management (HI) and Healthcare Management (HC). </li></ul></li></ul><p><u>Required Capstone or Internship</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>Students must choose one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>IS 491</td><td> Capstone Project Final semester</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 495</td><td> Internship Final semester and PD 214</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates could pursue jobs requiring them to possess the technological and interpersonal skills that they have had the chance to develop throughout this program. These positions could be entry level or could require greater challenges and responsibilities. Graduates could seek work with software companies, technology designers, or with any company that relies on computers to function. </p> <p>Potential career opportunities include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Software Developer </li><li>Software Programmer </li><li>Database Analyst </li><li>Systems Analyst </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After graduation, students may decide that it is beneficial to their personal and career goals to pursue a higher-level degree. These degrees could help students expand their software knowledge while letting them specialize in an in-demand technology area. If a student wishes to work in development or management, he or she may need a master's degree or higher. </p> <p>Possible degree programs that students could apply to include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Information Systems </li><li>Master of Science in Software Engineering </li><li>Master of Science Computer Science </li><li>Master of Science in Software Engineering Management</li></ul>