The Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering is designed to prepare students for an entry-level software engineering position in industry that supports the design and implementation of software systems with the focus on real-time, embedded, and safety-critical applications. Such systems are critical in aviation, space, medicine, and other disciplines that rely on high-quality, dependable software.
In a few years of completing their undergraduate degree, graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:
- Have established themselves in successful engineering careers in aviation, aerospace, and related fields and/or are pursuing advanced degrees.
- Are serving society and their professions as involved and responsible citizens, leaders, and role models.
- Are problem solvers, systems thinkers, and innovators.
Program-Specific Criteria
Admissions Criteria
In addition to meeting the Worldwide Campus admissions requirements, applicants for admission into the BS in Software Engineering, BS in Engineering, and BS in Engineering Technology degree programs must:
- Complete the English and Math Skills Assessments prior to admission to determine academic preparedness for entry into ENGL 123 English Composition and MATH 241 Calculus I.
- Current high school students and recent graduates under the age of 20 must meet established admissions requirements and demonstrate a 3.0 high school CGPA, with coursework that reflects 4 years of college preparatory mathematics and 2 years of college preparatory science, including a laboratory science.
- Transfer applicants must meet established admissions requirements and demonstrate a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA); transfer credit deemed equivalent to demonstrate academic preparedness for immediate entry into ENGL 123 English Composition and MATH 241 Calculus I, will be considered for admission into the program. Skills Assessment scores will be used for advising purposes if English and Math transfer credit demonstrates academic preparedness for admission into the program.
Students who fail to satisfy the guidelines for full admission may be considered for conditional admission under circumstances determined by the Admissions Office OR may be considered for admission into an alternate program. A written petition for admission, current resume and other supporting documentation may be requested for consideration of admission. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Current Worldwide students requesting a change of program to the BS in Software Engineering, BS in Engineering, or BS in Engineering Technology degree programs must demonstrate successful completion of the first year of the suggested plan of study in the AS in Engineering Fundamentals degree plan with a 2.5 GPA. Students may then work with their campus advisor to determine eligibility to add or change to the BS in Software Engineering, BS in Engineering, or BS in Engineering Technology degree programs. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Capstone Requirements:
1. Senior status is defined as having completed all Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior year courses of the BSSE program as published in the Suggested Plan of Study.
2. All courses must be completed prior to enrolling in SWEN 490 with the exception of those identified in Terms 3 and 4 of the Senior year as published in the BSSE Suggested Plan of Study.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Plan of Study (BSSE)
Planning Your Course Progression
Engineering courses (ENGR, ESCI, ELEC, AERO, MECH, CESC) are offered four times a year. Other supporting courses (i.e., Calculus, Physics, English, etc.) are offered more frequently. The suggested Plan of Study shows a sequence of courses for a typical four- year program. There are four terms a year. In a given year there are four tracks that these terms are offered. For example, the first track starts with term 1 in August and then progresses with term 2 in October, term 3 in January and then term 4 in March. The other three tracks follow the same progression but with different start dates for the first term as indicated in the figure. BSE--- students should follow this approach when planning their course progression.
Year One
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| Term 1 | Credits |
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| ENGR 101 |
Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| CPSC 222 |
Introduction to Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CPSC 223 |
Scientific Programming in C | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 9.0 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|
| CPSC 225 |
Computer Science II | 3 |
| CPSC 227 |
Computer Science II Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 241 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 8.0 |
| Term 3 | |
|---|
| MATH 242 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| ENGL 123 |
English Composition | 3 |
| Humanities Lower-Level (HUMN) |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 10.0 |
| Term 4 | |
|---|
| COMD 219 |
Speech | 3 |
| PHYS 150 |
Physics I for Engineers | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 6.0 |
| | Credits Total: | 33.0 |
Year Two
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| Term 1 | Credits |
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| PHYS 250 |
Physics III for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS 253 |
Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 2 |
| SWEN 300 |
Software Engineering Practices | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 8.0 |
| Term 2 | |
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| CESC 220 |
Digital Circuit Design | 3 |
| CESC 222 |
Digital Circuit Design Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 412 |
Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 7.0 |
| Term 3 | |
|---|
| CESC 320 |
Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| CESC 322 |
Microprocessor Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| Upper-Level MATH Elective (MATH 432) |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 7.0 |
| Term 4 | |
|---|
| ENGL 221 |
Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Psychology Lower-Level |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 6.0 |
| | Credits Total: | 28.0 |
Year Three
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| Term 1 | Credits |
|---|
| CPSC 315 |
Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| CPSC 362 |
Computing Theory | 3 |
| CPSC 317 |
Files and Database Systems | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 9.0 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|
| CPSC 332 |
Organization of Programming Languages | 3 |
| SWEN 310 |
Analysis and Design of Software Systems | 3 |
| CPSC 420 |
Operating Systems | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 9.0 |
| Term 3 | |
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| CESC 470 |
Computer Architecture | 3 |
| SWEN 320 |
Software Construction | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 6.0 |
| Term 4 | |
|---|
| Specified Elective (CESC 300) |
3 |
| Humanities Upper-Level (HUMN) |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 6.0 |
| | Credits Total: | 30.0 |
Year Four
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| Term 1 | Credits |
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| CPSC 432 |
Information and Computer Security | 3 |
| CESC 450 |
Real-Time Embedded Systems | 3 |
| SWEN 420 |
Software Quality Assurance | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 9.0 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|
| Specified Elective (CPSC 335) |
3 |
| Specified Elective (SWEN 410) |
3 |
| CPSC Upper-Level Elective (CPSC 462) |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 9.0 |
| Term 3 | |
|---|
| SWEN 450 |
Software Team Project I | 3 |
| CPSC Upper-Level Elective (CPSC 455) |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 6.0 |
| Term 4 | |
|---|
| SWEN 451 |
Software Team Project II | 3 |
| Psychology Lower-Level |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 6.0 |
| | Credits Total: | 30.0 |