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Software Development - Minor

The Software Development minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors. The curriculum focuses on web scripting, Java, Python, C#, database and mobile device programming. The minor provides students with hands-on experience and a robust understanding of software development principles across various platforms and languages, preparing them for roles in information technology, programming and systems development.

This College of Applied and Technical Studies program is available completely online through any Kent State Regional Campus.

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Software Development Minor

The Software Development minor builds practical skills in programming, application design, and modern development tools, offering flexible coursework that strengthens any major and prepares you to create real‑world software solutions across industries.

Program Information for Software Development - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of core programming principles, including data types, variables, control structures and problem-solving strategies.
  2. Write and debug basic software applications across multiple programming languages.
  3. Apply best practices for database optimization, normalization and secure data handling.
  4. Create and maintain dynamic web applications through scripting technologies that combine client-side and server-side development.
  5. Integrate web-based solutions with back-end databases and application programming interface (API) to enable user interactivity and data processing.
  6. Utilize Python, Java and C# effectively to develop diverse applications, applying language-specific strengths to problem-solving.
  7. Leverage object-oriented programming and reusable code structures for efficient and scalable solutions.
  8. Design, implement, and deploy mobile applications tailored to user needs and compatible with multiple platforms (e.g., iOS, Android).
  9. Integrate mobile applications with external API and services to extend functionality.
  10. Apply secure coding principles to mitigate vulnerabilities across software development projects.
  11. Optimize code for performance, scalability and maintainability.

Admissions for Software Development - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
IT 15000FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21006DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 21037WEB SCRIPTING 3
IT 30000PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36305C# PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36306JAVA PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36309PROGRAMMING MOBILE APPLICATIONS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

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