Computer Information Technology Major: Software Development Option (B.S.)

The major in Computer Information Technology (CIT) with an option in Software Development prepares students to design, build, and deploy applications across multiple platforms. Courses in Python, JavaScript, web application development, and mobile application development provide a strong foundation in programming and software engineering practices. Students gain hands-on experience creating functional, user-centered solutions while learning industry-relevant tools and frameworks. Graduates are prepared for careers such as software developer, full-stack developer, application programmer, or web and mobile app developer, equipped with the skills to contribute to innovative software solutions in a variety of organizational settings.

Degree Requirements

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

• Address the needs of organizational IT challenges using software programming fundamentals, network systems design, machine learning techniques, database management, code libraries, and web-based interface and application development.
• Develop solutions to IT challenges according to process models that align with information technology theories and industry-based strategies.
• Use applied analysis and evaluation strategies to plan, gather information, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems.
• Assess the needs of IT system end-users and develop strategies to fulfill them through hardware- and software-based design solutions.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain software solutions using industry-standard programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies, with a focus on creating scalable, secure, and user-centered applications.