Dec 02, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog

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2025-2026 University Catalog

Software Engineering Undergraduate Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Software Engineering is designed to teach students how to apply the principles of software engineering to the design, development, testing and maintenance of software systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for UC Software Engineering
1	Identify, formulate, and solve problems by applying principles of software engineering in particular, science and mathematics, in general.
2	Implement software design specifications and produce software documentation based on best practices.
3	Function effectively and ethically as a member or leader of a software development team engaged in activities appropriate to the field.

Prerequisite Courses

CSCI 1583 - Software Design and Development I - Credits: 3
and
CSCI 1581 - Software Design Lab I - Credits: 1
or
CSCI 1585 - Software Design and Development I Lab: Python - Credits: 1
and
CSCI 1584 - Software Design and Development I: Python - Credits: 3

Required Courses

CSCI 2120 - Software Design and Development II - Credits: 3
CSCI 2121 - Software Design & Development Lab II - Credits: 1
CSCI 2125 - Data Structures - Credits: 3
CSCI 4125 - Data Models and DBS Syst - Credits: 3
CSCI 4210 - Introduction to Software Engr - Credits: 3

Optional Courses (Choose Two)

CSCI 4208 - Developing Advanced Web Applic - Credits: 3
CSCI 4661 - Mobile Apps Dev - Credits: 3
CSCI 4990 - Special Topics CSCI - Credits: 3
CSCI 4452 - Cloud Computing - Credits: 3
CSCI 3097 - Problems in Computer Science - Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
(Internship. Must equal 3 credits to count for requirement.)