Software Development & Support

Plug into today's top computer technologies.

Software Development & Support

Plug into today's top computer technologies.

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.

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

UML, SQL
Java, JavaScript, C, C#, Visual Basic
HTML/CSS
Programming/design tools (Visual Studio, Eclipse, Android Studio)
GitHub
“Iterative” design and coding methods
Create business applications for the Web, Windows, and Android

Students in all of theSoftware Development and Support majors also learn to create web content, and install, deploy, and support many technologies. These include:

Web content authoring (Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Animate)
Cloud services, such as Azure web applications and databases
Windows desktop and server operating systems
Domain-level directory services
Database and Web server management
PC hardware

Major Offerings

Computer Programming and Web Development (AAS) View Classes
Online - 60 cr
Microcomputer and Web Support (AAS) View Classes
Red Wing/Online - 60 cr
Microcomputer and Web Support (DIP) View Classes
Red Wing/Online - 47 cr
Web Applications Programming (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.

Placement & Costs

Program Job Placement: 75%
Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

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.

Minnesota State College Southeast is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. ADA accessible. MSC Southeast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. In addition, discrimination in employment base on membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Minnesota State College Southeast
A member of Minnesota State

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