Software Development, Application Development Concentration, BAS

This concentration of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development degree prepares graduates for a variety of career roles in the field. Students develop programming skills in multiple applications and environments including advanced web development, mobile apps, and enterprise data architecture. Explore object-oriented programming, design patterns and cloud computing with this versatile degree for future software engineers.

Course Maps

A course map is a quick guide to help students figure out which courses to take each quarter. Course maps were written by BC faculty, who have used their expertise to recommend specific courses students can take to achieve their academic or career goals. Students should meet with an advisor to learn more.

Courses & Requirements

The course catalog is a great place to find detailed information on this program.

Sample Courses

  • Application Architecture
  • Problem Solving Strategies
  • Advanced Web Development
  • Software Testing
  • Data Structures and Algorithms

Program Catalog Page

Points of Pride

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A Versatile Software Development Degree

Generalist approach covers full stack web development and mobile applications. Students use HTML, JavaScript, React, CSS, C++, C#, and SQL.

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A Degree for Future Software Engineers

Benefit from a broad base of theoretical and technical knowledge while you develop programming skills and explore OOP, design patterns and practices, database applications, and more.

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Career Versatility

Software developers needed in all fields.

Featured Faculty

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  • Phillip Duncan

    • Faculty

    Phillip Duncan received his graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin. He helped to create the TL-9000 Registration Repository at the American Society for Quality, before starting a successful design business. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, he’s taught a variety of technical subjects at several area colleges.

  • Pete Ophoven

    • Faculty

    Pete Ophoven has been working in IT for over 25 years, providing service and support for computer stores, building machines, installing networks, running cables, and operating his own company. He recently celebrated his 10th anniversary as IT Director for a large general contractor headquartered in Seattle, with multiple west coast offices.

  • Kurt Friedrich

    • Faculty

    Kurt Friedrich is an experienced engineering manager, who has moved into a second career as faculty member at Bellevue College’s Institute for Business and Information Technology. He teaches application programming courses as well as assisting with curriculum development.

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