BSSWE · Current · 119 CUs
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
Source: WGU Program Guide·medium confidence
About This Degree
WGU Catalog 2026-03The B.S. in Software Engineering program is designed to meet the growing industry need in the software space while preparing experienced information technology professionals for successful careers as software engineers, designers and developers.The program focuses on software engineering and it is offered in two tracks that utilize either Java or C# to achieve similar objectives.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
Degree History
First offered2023-01StatusCurrentCUs119
College of Information Technology→School of Technology
Program Learning Outcomes
WGU Catalog 2026-03Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.
- •The graduate produces applications using high-level programming language constructs to meet business requirements.
- •The graduate develops user interfaces to meet project requirements.
- •The graduate applies application programming interfaces (APIs) in application development to support end users in various geographic regions.
Industry Certifications
This program includes coursework aligned with:
- AWS Certifiedvia Cloud Foundations
- CompTIA Project+via Business of IT - Project Management
Cert alignment is informational — preparation depends on individual coursework and study.
Related Programs
B.S. Software Engineering
This track: Java Track
Shares a common core sequence with sibling tracks
Other tracks in this family:
Areas of Study
12 groups · 38 coursesCourse groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.
Course Roster (38 courses)
WGU Catalog 2026-03Term 1
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Term 10
| Code | Title | CUs |
|---|---|---|
| D424 | Software Engineering Capstone | 4 |
Total: 119 CUs across 38 courses. Degree total per catalog: 119 CUs.