Dual-Credit Software Development
Designed for: Students in Grade 11 or 12
Delivery: Online
Length: 4 month
Overview
Get a jump start on a developer career with hands-on, action-based learning with our Software development dual-credit course bundles. Dual-Credit students in Software Development take Object-Oriented Programming I (CPRG-216) and Web Development I (CPRG-213).
Explore the concept of computer programming languages, including problem-solving, design methodology, programming structures and problem-solving, as well as the fundamentals of web development, including front-end HTML, CSS ASP.NET Core and Javascript.
Is this the right fit for me?
This program is the right fit for students in Grade 11 or 12 who may have:
- Coding experience, or have taken coding in Grades 9-12 – python and/or computer science course (Software)
- Have basic computer literacies, including the ability to use word processing and communication software
- A minimum of 60-70% in Math (Math 30-1 is a corequisite)
- Students with problem-solving, critical-thinking skills, and higher communication skills would be a good fit for these courses.
Program length
Each offering takes place over one semester, Fall (Sept. – Dec.)
Pathways to post-secondary:
The skills learned in this program can be applied to a number of different post-secondary pathways, including:
Courses
| Course code | Course name | SAIT credits | High school credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPRG-216 |
Object Oriented Programming I |
3.0 | Up to 5.0 |
| CPRG-213 | Web-Development I | 3.0 | Up to 5.0 |
Admission requirements
In order to be successful in this SAIT dual-credit offering, students should be in their grade 11 or 12 years of high school and need to be on track to successfully pass the following courses or equivalents with an overall average of at least 50%:
- At least 50% in Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2
- At least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
There may be other prerequisites or co-requisites required by the school board for admission into this dual-credit program.
Check with your local school board for further information. To qualify for graduation from SAIT, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete the course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
