Software Development
The Software Development program provides students with the opportunity to learn the languages and tools needed to start a career as a Software Developer. Languages and technologies taught will cover the spectrum from the front-end user interface to the back-end server, both desktop and mobile. Students will learn technologies and skills like Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX), Application Programming Interfaces (API), Developer Operations (DevOps), Cloud Computing, Version Control, Leadership, and Soft Skills. Students will learn code documenting, testing, and debugging to create and maintain software applications.
Objectives
- Explore modern software development.
- Deliver software applications using current project management practices.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills with computer programming.
- Practice workplace professionalism.
- Demonstrate the use of techniques and tools necessary for Software Development.
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To see the course syllabi for the Web Department, click the link below.
Syllabi for Web Department Courses (opens in a new tab)
Program Courses
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About Your Program
Bridgerland Technical College is open year-round. Most programs are open-entry, which means you can start the program at the beginning of every month as long as there is space available. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about the program. You can check the start dates here.
Make an appointment with a Student Success AdvisorNot ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
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Programmatic Requirements
Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements (if applicable) via email. If you do not receive this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk folders.
Pass the Intro to Software Development (SFDV 0995) with a B- or better. This course will introduce potential students to all aspects of web development. Students will learn how the internet works, the roles of the server and the personal computer, what an IDE is and how it is used, front-end and back-end development, and the various parts of a web page and how they work together.
Students must attend 15 hours per week. If you attended BTECH as a high school student, you may be able to waive the preadmission course with your grades. Contact a Student Success Advisor for more information.
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Enrollment and Registration
Once programmatic requirements have been completed, meet with a Student Services Representative to finalize enrollment. You will declare your start date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule.
The first month’s payment or completed Financial Aid is required at enrollment. No appointment is necessary.
Questions? Call (435) 753-6780, email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit Student Services at the Logan Campus.
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Financial Aid
Bridgerland Technical College offers a variety of financial aid options for students who qualify.
Bridgerland Technical College does not participate in, or endorse, any student loan programs.
FAFSA and Pell Grant
Checklist
- Social Security Number or Alien Registration number (if you’re not a U.S. citizen)
- Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
The Process
- BTECH receives your FAFSA record.
- Financial Aid emails you instructions to create a VerifyMyFafsa account.
- You submit the required documentation.
- You complete enrollment with BTECH.
- Financial Aid emails a link to schedule a required Financial Aid Offer meeting.
- Pell Grant is disbursed (if eligible).
Scholarships
Checklist
- Your Student ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal history and career objective
- High school transcript
The Process
- Soft deadline: the 5th of each month.
- BTECH gathers applications submitted during the previous month.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews each application.
- BTECH evaluates available funds.
- Award results are typically sent within 4–6 weeks.
- If awarded, you receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
- BTECH disburses scholarship funds.
Veterans
- Complete the Veterans checklist
- Contact the VA Certifying Official: nmcinelly@btech.edu
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EstimatedTuition & Fees
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EstimatedEqualized Payment
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| $2,944 | $328 |
| This is an estimate. Course fees may vary |
Based on full-time enrollment. |
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EstimatedBooks & Supplies
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PellEligible
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Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, |
Yes |
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Adult Schedule
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Certificate Credit
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Mon–Thu:
8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri:
8:00 am–4:00 pm |
30 credits
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Certificate Length
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High School Course
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9–11 months
16–30 hours per week
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Arranged
Schedule varies by school |
**Part-time attendance is the minimum requirement.
Logan Campus
1410 North 1000 West, Logan, UT 84321
Outcome Data
Reported annually to the Accrediting Agency,
Council on Occupational Education
Completion Rate: 69%
Job Placement Rate: 77%
Withdrawal Rate: 31%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Employment Outlook
What is the difference between a job and a career?
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, and professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
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Living
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Miscellaneous Personal
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| $8,730 | $2,502 |
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Transportation
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Dependent Care
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| $1,737 | $414 |
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Disability-related
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Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential |
| $126 | $0 |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.