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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

May 07, 2026

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Software Development Certificate (CT.SFT)

Location(s): Lyndon: Hybrid, Williston: Hybrid

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Vermont State University’s Software Development Certificate is targeted at college graduates considering a career change. This certificate prepares them to participate in professional software development efforts. Applicants must already possess a college degree.

Outcomes

Program proficiently in an object-oriented programming language
Develop and maintain static and simple dynamic web pages, including those connected to databases
Participate meaningfully in a supporting role in a software development group

Requirements for certificate

CIS 1151 - Website Development GE 3 cr
CIS 1152 - Advanced Website Development GE 3 cr
CIS 2270 - Introduction to Linux GE 4 cr
CIS 2291 - Object-Oriented Programming 3 cr
CIS 2320 - Software Quality Assurance & Testing 3 cr
Either
CIS 2271 - JAVA Programming GE 4 cr
or
CIS 2261 - Introduction to Java Programming I GE 4 cr
and
CIS 2262 - Introduction to Java Programming II GE 3 cr

Software Development Certificate (CT.SFT)

Location(s): Lyndon: Hybrid, Williston: Hybrid

Outcomes

Requirements for certificate

Credits required for certificate: 20-23