{"id":6,"date":"2021-08-23T18:15:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T18:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment-dev\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:15:25","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1488\" height=\"981\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-278 img-fluid \" alt=\"Hand pressing buttons on keyboard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2021\/09\/Programming-Abstract-1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:37% 55%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"37% 55%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2021\/09\/Programming-Abstract-1.jpg 1488w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2021\/09\/Programming-Abstract-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2021\/09\/Programming-Abstract-1-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2021\/09\/Programming-Abstract-1-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1488px) 100vw, 1488px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1e1e0fb9b755e8b14985779f5da4ebb6\"><strong>Develop the Future with Software and AI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-6\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"block-c0162f31-a152-4e67-a0e5-95b6e1f5c0e0\"><strong>Applications for the BAS Software Development Priority deadline are open for Fall 2026 admission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review important deadlines.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From healthcare to finance, retail to transportation, the influence of software and artificial intelligence impacts every industry, driving transformative changes and reshaping the way we work, communicate, and live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Software Development program<\/strong> at Bellevue College is designed to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving tech industry and empowers students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic and ever-expanding field. Students can choose from certificate, associate, and bachelor&#8217;s degree options depending on their career goals and individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With curriculum updated every year to meet industry demands, each degree pathway provides graduates with broad technical skills and project-based learning, as well as specialized knowledge in either <strong>application development<\/strong>, <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong>, or <strong>game development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-default\"><div class=\"card-body\"><iframe id=\"formsassembly-iframe\" title=\"Embedded Form\" frameborder=0 style='width: 100%; min-height: 300px; overflow:hidden' scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.tfaforms.net\/forms\/view\/217830\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-block btn-lg \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/degree-planning-new\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-block btn-lg \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/degrees-new\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>Degree Information<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-block btn-lg \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2025\/07\/Recorded-Info-Session-20250722_133323-Meeting-Recording.mp4\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>Info Session<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-block btn-lg \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/admissions\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>BAS Admissions<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-3\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded wp-duotone-162f57-fff-1\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2022\/10\/Maria-Luiza-Cartaxo-Picture-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture of former student Maria Luiza Cartaxo\" class=\"wp-image-891 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2022\/10\/Maria-Luiza-Cartaxo-Picture-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2022\/10\/Maria-Luiza-Cartaxo-Picture-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2022\/10\/Maria-Luiza-Cartaxo-Picture-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2022\/10\/Maria-Luiza-Cartaxo-Picture-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-9\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default has-bc-silver-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-bc-blue-color has-link-color wp-elements-b77c213949ecf16f719872cce6897753 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:300\">\n<p class=\"has-bc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8866df1b5fbff78758887ba25a2f198\"><strong>Bellevue College has opened doors for me that I never thought possible. In my time here at BC I have had the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds, participate in several clubs including my own, and work with incredible professors who taught me hands-on skills that prepared me for the workforce.&nbsp;My education at BC has helped me build an impressive portfolio and attract attention from some of the big local tech recruiters. Throughout my time in the bachelor\u2019s program, I was able to participate in three summer internships including Meta and Microsoft and ended up accepting a permanent position at Microsoft. I am more than happy I was able to attend this amazing college!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Maria Luiza Cartaxo, BAS Software Development<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cybersecurity-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2021\/08\/DTA_icons_200x200_8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Applied Learning\" class=\"wp-image-94 size-full img-fluid \" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPLIED LEARNING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructors focus on teaching students hands-on technical skills. All bachelor&#8217;s students are required to complete a capstone project or internship prior to graduating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cybersecurity-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2021\/08\/DTA_icons_200x200_10.jpg\" alt=\"Educational Value\" class=\"wp-image-87 size-full img-fluid \" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EDUCATIONAL VALUE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition costs for baccalaureate degrees at Bellevue College are significantly lower than other four-year degree programs at state universities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cybersecurity-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2021\/08\/DTA_icons_200x200_9.jpg\" alt=\"Financial assistance\" class=\"wp-image-108 size-full img-fluid \" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All bachelor&#8217;s, associate, and certificate courses are financial aid eligible and Worker Retraining program approved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cybersecurity-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2021\/08\/DTA_icons_200x200_11.jpg\" alt=\"Community\" class=\"wp-image-88 size-full img-fluid \" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMMUNITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bachelor&#8217;s programs are cohort-based emphasizing student collaboration and team building. Get to know your faculty, fellow students, and program advisors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cybersecurity-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2021\/08\/DTA_icons_200x200_3.jpg\" alt=\"Fully accredited\" class=\"wp-image-99 size-full img-fluid \" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FULLY ACCREDITED<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellevue College is accredited by the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nwccu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities<\/a> (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Department of Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cybersecurity-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2021\/08\/Icons_200x200_ribbon.png\" alt=\"BC Reputation\" class=\"wp-image-89 size-full img-fluid \" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BC REPUTATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty meet twice a year with advisory committee members to ensure curriculum is relevant and up-to-date in order to meet industry standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<p>Software Development is an academic program and part of the <em>Bellevue College School of Science<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Develop the Future with Software and AI Applications for the BAS Software Development Priority deadline are open for Fall 2026 admission. 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