Software Development
A career in software development begins at Davis Technical College. Software is a part of every business transaction in today’s fast-paced business environment. In the Davis Tech Software Development program, students will code in Visual Basic, Java, C#, and other industry-related coding languages. Students will be introduced to using Software Version Control, making API calls to get data from web servers, exploring data structures, and storing and retrieving data for business applications. Students in the program will code for a mobile environment. When students near the end of the program, they will work with one of our placement specialists to find a job utilizing newly gained skills to begin a career. If you are already employed, enhance your skills with a customized plan developed just for you by working one-on-one with a faculty advisor.
Cost Summary
$45.00
Adult College Admission Fee
$40.00
Annual High School Student Fee
$3,327.60
Student Tuition and Fees
High school students are exempt from Student Tuition and Fees
$738.85
Estimated Books and Materials *
While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials
$18.00
Certificate Processing Fee
Paid upon program completion
* NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.
| Classroom Availability | ||||||
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| 8am - 11am | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | — |
| 12pm - 3pm | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | — |
| 6pm - 9pm | Mo | Tu | We | Th | — | — |
| NOTE: High school students may request a schedule that coincides with the high school morning bell schedule by notifying Student Services. | ||||||
- Program Details
- Admissions Requirements
- Course Descriptions
- Program Requirements
- Additional Program Information
- Gainful Employment Disclosures
- Program Policies & Orientation
- Faculty
- Davis Technical College Credentials
- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Industry Certifications
- The Davis Tech Software Development program provides students with the necessary skills to begin employment in their selected field. Students who complete their program will be prepared to take the tests for the following certifications:
- CompTIA Project+ (PKO-003)
- CompTIA Project+ (PKO-004)
- Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)
- Computer Programming IB (VB)
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Web Development 1A
- Placement Rates
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82%
NOTE: Placement data is represented as reported to the Council on Occupational Education in the most recent annual report.
| Utah Wages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Low | Median | High |
| $18.46 | $36.62 | $58.50 |
- Utah Job Outlook and Work Requirements
- Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
- Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
- Complete the Davis Tech Admissions Application and New Student Orientation
- Pay the $45.00 fee to the cashier in Student Services
- Take the admissions assessment in the Davis Tech Assessment Center in Student Services
- Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services
- Begin class
Student Email
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