This program is eligible for international students requiring an F-1 visa.
What is an In-Person Plus program?
Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.
Learn how computers work at their core and prepare to build large software systems of all kinds in the System Programming Concentration.
System programming is the foundation that everything else is built upon, from operating systems and database management systems to video streaming mechanisms and networking frameworks. These systems need to work reliably and securely, and they need to be fast while using as few resources as possible. Push your programming skills to the limit as you learn hands-on how to squeeze every last cycle out of the hardware, fix the bug that no one else can understand, and understand how to build a system that’s immune to bugs from the start.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That's why we're committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Better Together Scholarship
This renewable, merit-based scholarship awards up to $5,000 for out-of-state students and up to $2,000 for in-state students.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Software Engineering, B.S.
$10,704 Full Time Annual
$446 /credit
$21,408 Full Time Annual
$892 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,656 Full Time Annual
$69 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,388 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,506 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Introduction to Information Science & Technology
3 cr
CIS 2261
Introduction to Java Programming I
4 cr
CIS 2271
JAVA Programming
3 cr
Fall
CIS 2270
Introduction to Linux
4 cr
CIS 2291
Object-Oriented Programming
3 cr
ENG 2080
Technical Communication
3 cr
GED XXXX
Social Science general education course 3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 2112
Computer Hardware & Organization
3 cr
CIS 2320
Software Quality Assurance & Testing
3 cr
MAT 2120
Discrete Structures
3 cr
GED XXXX
Natural Science general education course 4 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
CIS 3030
Programming Languages
3 cr
CIS 3050
Algorithms & Data Structures
3 cr
CIS 4150
Software Engineering
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 3065
Mobile App Development
3 cr
CIS 3240
Computer Security
3 cr
CIS 4120
Systems Analysis and Design
3 cr
HUM 3060
Cyberethics
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
Fall
CIS 3010
Database Systems
4 cr
CIS 4721
CIS Senior Project I
2 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 3035
Advanced Web Technology
3 cr
CIS 4140
Human Computer Interaction
3 cr
CIS 4722
CIS Senior Project II
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Degree Map (Sample) - BS Software Engineering, System Programming
Fall
CIS 1151
Website Development
3 cr
ENG 1061
English Composition
3 cr
MAT XXXX
Mathematics course by placement
3 cr
Spring
CIS 1152
Advanced Website Development
3 cr
CIS 2151
Computer Networks I
4 cr
MAT 2021
Statistics I
3 cr
GED XXXX
Arts and Aesthetics general education course
3 cr
CIS 2262
Introduction to Java Programming II
3 cr
Select one:
CIS 1120
Introduction to Information Science & Technology
3 cr
CIS 1090
Problem Solving with Computers
3 cr
CIS 2261
Introduction to Java Programming I
4 cr
CIS 2271
JAVA Programming
3 cr
Fall
CIS 2270
Introduction to Linux
4 cr
CIS 2291
Object-Oriented Programming
3 cr
ENG 2080
Technical Communication
3 cr
GED XXXX
Social Science general education course 3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 2112
Computer Hardware & Organization
3 cr
CIS 2320
Software Quality Assurance & Testing
3 cr
MAT 2120
Discrete Structures
3 cr
GED XXXX
Natural Science general education course 4 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
CIS 3030
Programming Languages
3 cr
CIS 3050
Algorithms & Data Structures
3 cr
CIS 3055
System Programming in C
3
CIS 4150
Software Engineering
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 3240
Computer Security
3 cr
CIS 4020
Operating Systems
4 cr
CIS 4120
Systems Analysis and Design
3 cr
HUM 3060
Cyberethics
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
Fall
CIS 3010
Database Systems
4 cr
CIS 4721
CIS Senior Project I
2 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 3240
Computer Security
3 cr
CIS 4020
Operating Systems
4 cr
CIS 4120
Systems Analysis and Design
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Why Study System Programming at Vermont State?
Hands-on from the Start: The key to learning to program is to do it — a lot. At VTSU, you’ll begin to build programs your very first semester and learn hands-on throughout your education.
Real-World Application: To truly understand a platform, you need to understand what is being built on top of it. Learn all about this by trying to contribute to your favorite platform right away, anything from Linux to MonoGame.
Career Preparation: You’ll put all you’ve learned to work during a year-long capstone project your final year, working in a small group to tackle a project of the group’s choosing as you gain strong teamwork experience for your career.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll begin by gaining a solid foundation, learning the ins and outs of programming across languages and paradigms. You will learn how today’s software industry works and understand enough theory to support your abilities.
Through System Programming in C, you’ll be introduced to the low-level concepts needed to get the most out of software. In the Operating Systems course, you will learn about the insides of the Linux kernel and how to modify and build such systems. Technical electives include System Programming in Rust, Parallel Programming, Compiler Design, Network Programming, Machine Learning, and Human Computer Interaction. You’ll also have access to a wide range of computing courses through the Application Programming Concentration and the Information Technology and Data Science & Applied Statistics programs.
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