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Software development at Whatcom

Software development, associate of applied science (90 credits)

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This technical program is designed to prepare you to meet industry demand in this rapidly growing field. In this program you will have the opportunity to gain high-demand skills in back-end and front-end computer programming, web programming, computer architecture, database design, programming for mobile devices, and more.

Internship opportunities

This degree includes a required internship course where you will be working for a local or regional employer to apply skills and gain valuable work-based learning experience. You can choose to take between six and 11 credits of internship (198 to 330 hours) for hands-on, high impact work-based learning. If you opt to take six credits of internship, you can complete a capstone course where you will be applying skills and demonstrating competencies built throughout the program.

Career Launch endorsed

WCC's software development degree is endorsed by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges as a Career Launch program. This endorsement means the program is aligned with local employer needs, includes work-based learning, and prepares students for high-demand, high wage jobs.