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Software Engineering, BAS-SE


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Admission into the BAS-SE program is merit-based. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. In order to be placed into the admissions pool, applicants must complete or submit the following:

  • BAS application materials
  • Associate degree of 90 units at junior-level standing with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of 10 or more lower division units in current programming languages with a minimum 2.0 GPA

The following courses must be completed prior to a bachelor’s degree obtainment. Some courses can be included in the two-year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to the required courses.
Students must complete a total of 50 units of General Education courses carrying the following distributions prior to graduation. Courses that cannot be included in an associate degree are bolded.

General Education Requirements


Communications (C) 10 units


Social Science (SS) 5 units


  • Elective 5 Unit(s)

Natural Science w/Lab (NS) 5 units


  • Elective 5 Unit(s)

Distribution Electives (C) (H) (SS) (M) (NS) 5 units


  • Elective 5 Unit(s)

Program Of Study


Emphasis: Software Engneering

Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science

Total Units: 90

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid

Purpose: The program is designed to ensure graduates have a strong technical foundation in application and software development and will be prepared to work in teams, manage IT projects, and prepare software documentation. The program outcomes align with Centralia College Student Learning Competencies.

Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  • Develop efficient code following best practices in data design and software development
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve defect from identification to resolution
  • Write and present technical documentation
  • Project management skills, such as estimating work effort, assessing risk, analyzing data, and defining project scope
  • Perform software assurance activities

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