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Apply to the BAS Software Development program and continue your path toward a bachelor\u2019s degree in tech. Applications are open now. Learn more below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”289px” custom_margin=”|auto|-9px|auto||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”24px|0px|25px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Computer Programming header Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#083d77″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Careers in Software Development have a higher than average growth outlook compared to all other professions by both the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*Net.<\/p>\n Software application developers create, develop, or modify computer applications, and ensure that those programs continue to function. They may supervise the entire software development process and may also work closely with computer programmers and customers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact our Program Coordinator: Erica Cepeda \u2013 BAS Software Development Coordinator<\/p>\n erica.cepeda@austincc.edu<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0 Preferred Method of Contact<\/p>\n 512-223-3192<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/calendly.com\/erica-cepeda-bas-swd” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Schedule Appointment” button_alignment=”left” admin_label=”LT Appt” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e4572e” button_font=”PT Sans Narrow|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|-5px||0px||” custom_padding=”10px|279px|10px|10px||” custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_text_color__hover=”#e4572e”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2026\/05\/IMG_7766.jpg” alt=”Austin Community College graduate of the BAS Software Development program in graduation regalia and BAS stole” title_text=”Commencement Spring 2026″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#083D77″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|-6px||||” custom_padding=”|66px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prospective students can watch the Software Development Info Session (on-demand recording) or schedule an appointment<\/a><\/strong><\/span> with the Program Coordinator. If a session time slot does not work for you, contact us to arrange an advising appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are new to ACC, please see their Steps to Enroll<\/a><\/strong><\/span> webpage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2025\/12\/BAS_SWD_InfoSession.png” alt=”Bachelor of Applied Science Software Development” title_text=”BAS_SWD_InfoSession” url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mQVewuKfa-lslE3WsIfcgdi1HuWeySWJ\/view?usp=sharing” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|||-98px||” custom_padding=”|||84px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mQVewuKfa-lslE3WsIfcgdi1HuWeySWJ\/view?usp=sharing” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click here to watch” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|||62px||” custom_padding=”0px|||22px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”27px|0px|21px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Degree Plan title” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#083d77″ header_2_text_color=”#083d77″ custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The BAS degree is designed to educate students with relevant, technical knowledge to provide solutions for real-world problems while supporting computer-based information systems. Students develop essential skills in technical communication, ethics, and team work. Cousework is balanced between theoretical and technical competencies, to prepare students for a highly competitive field.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ min_height=”121px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Important Registration Information for Upper-Division Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n Enrollment in 3000- and 4000-level BAS\u00a0 courses is restricted<\/span> to students who have been officially admitted into the BAS Software Development program. Completion of prerequisites, prior degrees, professional experience, or enrollment in other ACC programs does not guarantee eligibility for departmental approval or course access.<\/p>\n Students interested in upper-division coursework should first apply and be admitted into the BAS Software Development program during an active admissions cycle.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Programming Degree and Certificates Text” module_id=”comp-prog” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#30343b” header_2_text_color=”#083d77″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Award plans provide a quick way to review the courses in your chosen degree while program maps offer a more detailed, guided pathway, to earn your certificate or degree. 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in Software Development<\/h1>\nQuestions about the BAS \u2013 Software Development degree?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Info Sessions<\/span><\/h2>\n
Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development Degree Plan<\/h2>\n
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Award Plan & Program Map<\/h2>\n
General Requirements for application to the BAS degree program<\/h2>\n
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Programming Course Requirement<\/h2>\n
The required 12 credit hours of progressive computer programming courses must include:<\/h3>\n
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Apply to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development Program<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Spring and Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n