Davis Technical College in Utah

Software Development

School of Business and Technology

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.

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Cost Summary

$45	Adult college admission fee
$40	High School Cost (estimated) \| View details
$2,384	Student tuition and fees ^**
$405	Estimated books and materials ^*
$18	Certificate Processing Fee Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

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Program Advisor
Business and Technology

Christine Fresh 801-593-2040 Email

Maria Caballero 801-593-2396 Email

Program Length:: 930 hours (10 months)

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
8am-11am 12pm-3pm 6pm-9pm	8am-11am 12pm-3pm 6pm-9pm	8am-11am 12pm-3pm 6pm-9pm	8am-11am 12pm-3pm 6pm-9pm	8am-11am 12pm-3pm —

Admission Requirements

No placement assessments required for this program

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

Program Prerequisite: Completion of Information Technology Program

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

Computer Programming 1A
Computer Programming 1B (VB)
Exploring Computer Science
Web Development 1A

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Software Development program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Utah State University
Southern Utah University
Utah Valley University
Ensign Business College
Dixie State University
Western Governors University

AAS Computer Science | Transfer Agreement
Ranee Dearden, Administrative Assistant 801-626-7929

Human Experience Design and Interaction BS |
Michelle Wilson 435-797-2694

87%Placement Rate

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Program Faculty

Diana Gunnarson
Master's Degree from Boston College

George Ray
Master's Degree from University of Utah

Brent Guymon
Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College

Chris McCauley
Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College

“I decided I was done with chasing the retail world promotions. I got a job as an overnight worker for another company so I could attend Davis Tech and study Software Development. It was the best decision I ever made.”

Adam Wagner, Software Development

^*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.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.

Enrollment Steps

Complete college application and pay fee

Meet with Student Services for program instructions

Complete Orientation or Program Packet

Meet with Financial Aid Department (if appropriate)

Pay tuition and fees

Purchase textbooks and materials

Start classes