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Software engineers are in high demand. Nearly every company today is a tech company, with needs for skilled developers. Having software engineering skills will allow you to choose your own career path and maybe even go independent. With the assistance of our professional development center and staff, we'll help to make sure you are SET for Success.
Build on your basic computer programming knowledge to learn the best practices of software development and design while learning to implement these practices as software engineers. Over the course of a year, students learn the core concepts of computer science, spanning from fundamental data structures and algorithms, to software engineering, to object-oriented and systems programming through lectures and hands-on labs. Guest speakers from industry share experience and real-world perspective. The program concludes with a project-based capstone course emphasizing team-oriented full stack development.
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Quick info
Duration:
Six courses over 3 quarters
Format:
Online, with synchronous lectures and asynchronous recordings. Hands-on labs to supplement course concepts. Career development support.
Times:
Saturdays
Application Deadline:
September 6, 2024
Start date:
Autumn quarter
Cost:
$15,450
All courses are offered online on Saturdays (and available for review after class sessions). Students, classmates, and instructors interact online at set times for office hours, mentoring, and relationship/team-building.
In addition to a rigorous curriculum in programming and software development, this certificate program provides career and networking resources.
- Career counseling
- Resume review sessions
- Job postings
- Networking opportunities
- Panel discussions
- Access to exclusive SET recruiting and networking events such as brown bags and presentations
For a complete list of courses offered in the GC-SDE, as well as detailed descriptions and prerequisite courses, please visit the GC-SDE Course List and Descriptions page.
The ideal SDE certificate candidate:
- has a bachelor’s degree, not in computer science
- has basic computer programming knowledge
- is looking to further extend their programming and software development skills
Visit the UW Grad School Application and select "Create a Profile" to begin the application process:
- Complete the corresponding applicant profile form, and continue to the Graduate School Application.
- In “Step 1” of the Application, choose "Graduate"
- Search by campus, and select "Tacoma"
- In “Step 2” of the Application, choose "Graduate Certificate in Software Development Engineering" as the program.
Recorded Information Sessions - 2024
August 28, 2024 Information Session Recording
Previously Recorded Information Sessions (2024)
Upcoming Information Sessions
| Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|
|
May 23rd (Thursday) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. PDT |
Virtually via Zoom |
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June 25th (Tuesday) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. PDT |
Virtually via Zoom |
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August 28th (Wednesday) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. PDT |
Virtually via Zoom |
Questions?
Want more information about the GCSDE program, need help with your application, or just want to get in contact with us? Fill out this brief Prospective Student Inquiry Form, and your Graduate Recruiter will reach out to you within 1 - 3 days.
Francis Nwagbara - Graduate Prospective Advisor and Recruiter
Rachel Crook - Graduate Program Advisor
