Programming and Software Development

Careers in Programming and Software Development involve the design development implementation and maintenance of computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming languages and software development. People with expertise in programming and software development work with cutting-edge technologies to develop tomorrow’s products for use by businesses and consumers. While many of the career opportunities in this area are in software companies, large organizations of other types—such as Financial Services and Business—also offer many opportunities. People with expertise in programming and software development are in high demand, doing work such as creating the software that launches and runs NASA space shuttles.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Blackhawk Technical College
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- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Data & Analytics Specialist AAS
  
  Web Design TD
- Gateway Technical College
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  IT-Web Developer AAS
  
  IT-Web Developer - SharePoint Developer AAS
  
  IT - Junior SharePoint Developer TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
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  It-web And Software Developer AAS
- Madison College
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- Mid-State Technical College
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- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  IT Mobile Application Developer AAS
  
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- Moraine Park Technical College
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- Nicolet Area Technical College
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- Northcentral Technical College
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  IT-Software Project Manager C
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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- Waukesha County Technical College
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- Western Technical College
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- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Eau Claire
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- UW-Green Bay
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- UW-La Crosse
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- UW-Madison
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- UW-Milwaukee
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- UW-Oshkosh
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- UW-Parkside
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- UW-Platteville
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- UW-River Falls
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- UW-Stevens Point
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- UW-Stout
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- UW-Superior
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- UW-Whitewater
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- Alverno
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- Beloit College
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- Cardinal Stritch University
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- Carroll University
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- Carthage College
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- Concordia University Wisconsin
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- Edgewood College
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- Lakeland College
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- Lawrence University
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- Marian University
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- Marquette University
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- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
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- Mount Mary College
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- Ripon College
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- Silver Lake College
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- St. Norbert College
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Blackhawk Technical College
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Gateway Technical College
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Madison College
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Waukesha County Technical College

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Geometry

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

World History

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Information Technology

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry or Algebra II

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Fundamentals of Computer Systems

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry

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Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Fundamentals of Programming and Software Development

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading

Math

Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry AP Calculus or Advanced Math

Science

Applied Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Software Development Tools (Students are encouraged to have an internship/capstone experience to reinforce workplace skills.)

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading
Math	Algebra I Geometry	Geometry or Algebra II	Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry	Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry AP Calculus or Advanced Math
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Chemistry	Applied Physics
Social Studies / Sciences	World History	U.S. History	Political Science Economics
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Information Technology Information Technology Applications	Fundamentals of Computer Systems	Fundamentals of Programming and Software Development	Software Development Tools (Students are encouraged to have an internship/capstone experience to reinforce workplace skills.)

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Calculus

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Software Design

Program and Software Development

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication Technical Writing

Math

Computer Applications

Science

Biological Science Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Geography

Career and Technical Courses

Testing and Quality Assurance

Maintenance and Support of Programming and Software Development

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

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Complete Programming and Software Development Major (4-Year Degree Program)

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English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication Technical Writing
Math	Calculus	Computer Applications
Science	Chemistry	Biological Science Physics
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government Psychology	American History Geography
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Software Design Program and Software Development	Testing and Quality Assurance Maintenance and Support of Programming and Software Development	Complete Programming and Software Development Major (4-Year Degree Program)