Software Engineering Technology
Overview
Our Software Engineering Technology (Coding) curriculum is a two-year program of study designed to train you to be a software developer. You will work with real-world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, web applications, and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in your career and competitive in the job market. The Software Engineering Technology curriculum is aligned to a skill set that enables you to learn and enhance skills as they relate to HTML and CSS, Database Fundamentals, Python, and JavaScript.
Our program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from Hinds Community College. Where a transfer to a senior college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a community college counselor for advice.
Computers aren’t going anywhere. As the world gets more connected, it needs a larger number of software engineers to keep it together. Enrolling in the Software Engineering Technology program at Hinds Community College is an excellent first step in a field that will only get larger and require more people with the skills you will receive. Take the first step and walk into the future, ready for anything.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Utica
- Vicksburg
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 60–62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Web and Programming Concepts or Web Development Using HTML & CSS | 4 |
| Client-Side Programming | 4 |
| Programming in Python I | 4 |
| C++ Programming Language or C# Programming Language | 4 |
| Approved Technical Electives | 14 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| SQL Programming I | 4 |
| Approved Technical Electives | 11 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).