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Software Engineering

Program Overview
Courses

Software engineering is your ticket to the career path of your choosing. Software is present in most technology we use every day, so it's no surprise that people with software development skills are in high demand. Our program will expose you to the theory and practical aspect of software development in a Christian context.

You'll gain professional relationships in the industry throughout Middle Tennessee, along with valuable professional connections with your teachers. You'll have the opportunity for a high-paying career in this field. Our graduates cover the spectrum from scientists to games, to media and health care. There is no limit to your opportunities.

Program Foundations

Capstone Projects

Courses

View the list of courses for the Software Engineering, B.S. required below.

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Software Engineering, B.S.

General education courses requirement (38 hours)

Specific courses required:

BI 4213 - Christian Ethics
LUSS 2093 - Impact of Internet Technologies on Society

Required courses for the major area (73 hours)

CCT 1133 - Introduction to Computing
CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CS 2223 - Mathematical Structures for Computer Science 3P
CS 2233 - Data Structures
CS 2243 - Database Management Systems
CS 2323 - Computer Organization
CS 3123 - Object-oriented Programming and Design
CS 3233 - Computer Graphics
CS 3423 - Competition Programming
CS 3523 - Operating Systems
CS 3623 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
IT 2233 - User Interface Design
IT 2313 - Cloud Services
IT 3313 - Network Principles
MA 1314 - Calculus I
MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics
MA 3213 - Linear Algebra
SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security
SENG 2613 - Software Studio I
SENG 3613 - Software Studio II

Select nine (9) credit hours from the set of 3000-level or 4000-level courses with the following prefixes:

CS, CCT, SENG, SEC or IT

Software Engineering Minor

Contact Information

School of Computing

Susan Hammond
Associate Professor and Chair, Computer Science
(615) 966-6240
susan.hammond@lipscomb.edu

97%

Job placement rate

Internship

Become more competitive in the job market with an internship related to your interests. You’ll gain experience and boost your exposure. An internship will also help you learn whether you’ve chosen a career you’ll enjoy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Our Faculty

Dwayne Towell

Associate Professor

Dwayne caught the programming bug before the personal computing era. He represented Abilene Christian University as part of their International Computer Programming Contest team, placing sixth before graduating with a...
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Steve Nordstrom

Associate Dean, School of Computing

Dr. Nordstrom has served in several teaching and administrative roles in engineering and computing since joining the faculty of Lipscomb University in 2008. He currently serves as Associate Dean of...
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Susan Hammond

Associate Professor and Chair, Computer Science

Dr. Susan Hammond has been working in academia since January 2012. She loves working with students to help them develop their skills in the area of computing. Prior to joining...
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Career Paths

Software Developers

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

Computer Programmers

Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow.

Database Administrators

Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and secure from unauthorized access.