Earn a career-focused associate-level education in software development
Take the first step towards joining a rapidly growing career field with high earning potential. Software Developer has been ranked as the #2 best technology job of 2022 according to U.S. News & World Report due to its excellent ratings in terms of salary, job market, future growth, and work-life balance.
Among a sea of online bootcamps and training courses, one of your best options continues to be a living, breathing, curated undergraduate software development degree program that’s consistently updated to prepare you for today and tomorrow’s job market.
Our associate degree program is designed to be your first step to qualifying for entry-level jobs, allowing you the opportunity to learn foundational skills and knowledge at a comfortable pace.
- Learn online in Herzing’s Everywhere Classroom: on your schedule, at your pace
- Class topics include object-oriented programming, database concepts and applications, computer architecture and troubleshooting, computer security, and much more
- Coding courses are designed for beginners; no coding experience is required
- Degree pathway: transfer credit earned into a software development bachelor’s degree program to bolster your educational credentials for better job opportunities
Classes Start October 31st
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Curriculum
Software development associate degree classes & curriculum details
The Associate of Science in Software Development online program incorporates the fundamentals of programming, networking, troubleshooting, internet application and databases with the general education courses required for an associate level degree.
This program is a first step toward an entry-level software developer career. Graduates of this degree may roll their credits into either the software development or technology management bachelor's degree program for greater career opportunities.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Software Development | 16 | 60 |
Program availability varies by location
Required Courses in Software Development
All courses, 31.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Elective Courses in Software Development
A minimum of 3.00 semester credit hours in the field of information technology, information systems, computer science or a related discipline are required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
Get educated, and get certified
Complete our software development associate degree program and we will pay for your first exam attempts for several key industry certifications:1
- CompTIA A+. Master and confirm your core IT skills and knowledge necessary for success in a variety of IT support positions.
- CompTIA Network+. Show employers you’ve got the ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure.
- CompTIA Security+. Prove your proficiency in basic IT security skills required for roles in cyber security and systems administration.
- PCEP – Certified Every-Level Python Programmer. Verify your familiarity with the essentials of Python programming and universal programming concepts.
Our goal is to fully prepare you with the comprehensive skillset needed to excel professionally immediately upon graduating—and build a strong foundation to continue advancing your career. Getting certified is an excellent way to become more qualified not only for entry level jobs after graduation, but advanced career opportunities in software development in the future.
Requirements
Enrollment requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Software Development associate degree program include:
- Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Meet with a Herzing admissions advisor
- Fill out an enrollment application
With Herzing University advancing your career IS possible. We are here to help you take the first step.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Software Development Degree Programs
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This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the computing field, with particular emphases placed on software development. Skills taught include programming logic, object-oriented programming, applications development, including web and mobile application fundamentals, database applications, security concepts, and network and computer architecture fundamentals. Graduates of this program may continue on to a bachelor's degree in software development.
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Accreditation & Disclosures
1. Certification is not a state requirement. Payment for first exam attempt(s) requires meeting certain University guidelines, including passing specified courses, completion of exam preparation materials, and more. Please contact admissions for more information.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2020. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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