MSC Southeast - Software Development & Support

Software Development and Support are some of the most highly sought skills in today's job market. Build your future!

At Minnesota State College Southeast, you will learn computer programming, web development, and support using a hands-on approach. These courses use broad concepts leading to detailed approaches to help you become an expert.

Learn from anywhere. All courses are available online. A rich online application environment, instructor developed recordings, and computer programming demonstrations make learning convenient.

High quality instruction. All of the lessons and exercises are designed to move students through the process of becoming software developers. You will learn a huge variety of skills ranging from broad concepts (analysis and design, software engineering, and teamwork) down to the details of coding for different environments (web servers, web clients, and IoT). Our students also use hands-on learning and cutting edge tools to create a production-level system of their own design.

Programming students design, code, and deploy applications using a wide variety of languages, tools, and computer environments, including:

Create business and IoT applications for the Web, Windows, Android, and Arduino
Java, C, C#, MVC, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular
UML, SQL, Entity Framework
HTML/CSS, responsive design frameworks, RESTful web services
Programming/design tools: Visual Studio, IntelliJ, Android Studio
Collaborative development, GitHub
Iterative design and coding methods

All Software Development and Support students also learn to create web content, and install, deploy, and support many technologies. These include:

Web content authoring: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate
Cloud services, such as Azure web applications and databases
Windows desktop and server operating systems
Domain directory services
Database, web server, and web content management systems
PC hardware

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Major Offerings

IT Support (AAS) View Classes
Red Wing/Online - 60 cr
IT Support (DIP) View Classes
Red Wing/Online - 47 cr
Software & Web Development (AAS) View Classes
Online - 60 cr
Software & Web Development (CERT) View Classes
Red Wing/Online - 30 cr

Outcomes & Opportunities

Program Learning Outcomes

Program graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for business.
Exhibit college level problem solving abilities applying math applications and general problem solving skills.
Exhibit professional/occupational behavior and work habits.
Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and/or maintain database applications.

Software Development & Support Job Placement: 75%

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Career Opportunities

Computer Programmers for Software Development Firms
Consulting Firms
Education
Business & Industry

Transfer Credits

Expand your opportunities. Learn how your credits can transfer to other colleges and universities.

College Articulated Transfer Agreements: Specific agreements between MSC Southeast and other institutions to accept transfer credits.
Minnesota Transfer: Transfer information provided by Minnesota State colleges and universities, Minnesota private colleges, and the University of Minnesota.
Transferology: A nationwide network to assist students in determining which courses will transfer.

Highlights & Instructors

Program Highlights

All Software Development and Support courses are available online
All computer programming lectures are available through lecture capture technology
Computer programming assessment tests are online
Curriculum is constantly evolving to keep up with technology
Skilled programmers are needed in every industry

Instructors

Mark Swanson
An experienced business applications programmer, Mark Swanson worked as a programmer for the U of M and volunteered for the Peace Corps, serving organizations in Costa Rica as an IT consultant. Mark has more than 20 years’ experience as an instructor at Minnesota State College Southeast. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Minnesota.