Bachelor in Secure Software Development

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Secure Software Development, “The Software side of Cyber Security.” The degree requires the completion of 120 credit hours. Students will be required to declare the BAS through admissions. Students must meet with Computer Technology/Computer Science faculty to set up an initial subject-specific advising meeting, develop a student plan, and review their general education requirements/transfer credits. Satisfactory completion (grade of C or higher) is mandatory for all core and computer degree coursework. Course work for this degree can be completed in traditional, hybrid, or online format.

This area of emphasis prepares you to become a programmer in secure software development. You will develop skills using multiple programming languages and databases and implement component security using the industry’s best security practices. You will also design, develop, and test secure software applications; conduct software penetration testing, and provide recommendations for reducing computer security risks. This degree also focuses on critical elements of software security; implement techniques for mitigating security risks. You will identify and develop software solutions to threats and attacks to minimize risk and protect privacy.

Since 1969, Red Rocks Community College has helped students meet ambitious career and educational goals in an exciting, collaborative environment with multiple pathways to success. We deliver career-enhancing courses, certificate programs, and degrees representing a solid investment in each student’s goals and career success. Red Rocks Community College embraces the leadership role of providing education that is firmly rooted in real-world applicability.

Through academic excellence and the breadth of our student population, we provide a pathway that is true to our local, state, national and international communities and support changing trends as they impact the success of our students’ career and educational goals. Our high value and academic rigor, combined with dedicated faculty, outstanding student life, and a strong learning support system, make Red Rocks the smart choice for meeting educational goals. Red Rocks Community College has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada. Courses are delivered in formats from traditional classroom, online, self-paced, and weekend classes.