Software Engineering
Providence Campus
(School of Technology)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
The Software Engineering program prepares graduates for the challenges in the diverse, fast-paced and rapidly evolving field of solution development. This curriculum provides the student with the opportunity to build upon their technical skills with leadership abilities, project management skills, team building skills and customer awareness.
The Software Engineering program develops a solid philosophy based on technology as a tool for business solutions and prepares students for rewarding careers in any industry as the provider of business solutions. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in private, public or governmental organizations from within various industries such as retail, hospitality, finance or technology.
The Software Engineering program has three courses that students can use to tailor their program to the specific industry they wish to pursue. These courses will be determined through discussion with the students’ faculty advisor and recorded on their degree requirements.
Seniors participate in one of these experiential education options: technical project team or internship. Students apply for the experiential education option they want and are placed according to their qualifications, work availability and the best fit for their program of study.
Software Engineering
A four year program leading to the bachelor of science degree for two-year Computer Programming graduates.
| First two years: | 94.5 | |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Computer Programming | ||
| Third and fourth years: | ||
Credits Major Courses | ||
| ENGN4010 | Configuration Management | 4.5 |
| ITEC2080 | Network Devices | 4.5 |
| ITEC2085 | Distributed Systems with TCP/IP | 4.5 |
| ITEC3040 | Systems Analysis | 4.5 |
| ITEC3050 | Information Security | 4.5 |
| PRMG2010 | Introduction to Project Management | 4.5 |
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| CAR0010 | Career Capstone | 1.0 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 4.5 |
| LEAD2001 | Foundations of Leadership Studies | 4.5 |
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 4.5 |
| MRKT3084 | Customer Care Strategies | 4.5 |
| Experiential Education Electives | ||
| Courses with a TECX designation selected from the offerings within the School of Technology * | 9 | |
| General Studies | ||
| ENG2010 | Technical Writing | 4.5 |
| PHIL3040 | Ethics of Business Leadership | 4.5 |
| PSYC2001 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC2020 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 4.5 |
| History | One HIST-designated course (except HIST4030) | 4.5 |
| Electives | Two courses with an EASC attribute selected from offerings within the School of Arts & Sciences which may be used to form an arts & sciences concentration | 9 |
| Application Domain Courses | ||
| Three courses selected from the various colleges through consultation with the faculty advisor | 13.5 | |
| Total Credits | 100.0 | |
| Four-Year Credit Total | 194.5 | |
| * | Students should consult with their academic advisor. |
NOTES: Students who graduate with a bachelor of science degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills. These writing skills will be assessed at the completion of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication.
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