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Software Development: Major in Game Software Development (B)

game_development

Degree level:

Bachelor's

 

A game software developer is behind every bestselling Xbox®, PlayStation®, Nintendo® and PC game.

As a developer, your duties may include writing, designing, developing and debugging programs and games. A Westwood College software development: major in game software development degree will prepare you for a career programming and creating games. Through developing your student portfolio and the conceptualizing and creation of a complete game, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start your career in developing game software. You'll also have the opportunity to enter the annual 2D Game Development Competition.  Each year a panel of industry professionals judge the competition and award prizes.

PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE

  • instruction in game artificial intelligence and game engine architecture
  • development of software using industry-standard programming languages and advanced software engineering practices
  • a final, complete working game to showcase your skills when applying for jobs

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

 

 
 

Software Development: Major in Game Software Development Course Information

A software development: major in game software development degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Game Development
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games
 

Course breakdown

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Locations offering the bachelor's degree in
Software Development: Major in Game Software Development*

Online
Online Campus

California
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA

Illinois
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL

Locations offering the bachelor's degree in
Game Software Development*

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the
catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
 
 

Where could your Software Development: Major in Game Software Development degree take you?

Our software development: major in game software development program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career programming games. Our faculty of professionals who work in the software development field will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career.Take a look at a few of the career paths our graduates have taken with a bachelor’s degree in software development: major in game software development from Westwood College.*

     Application Developer**

     Game Software Programmer**
 

Additional resources

You may also wish to review these sites for more information on the gaming industry and related career possibilities.

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years
     

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company.
**Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

 
 

Westwood has prepared our game software development graduates for careers with employers such as:*

 

2K Games Double Vision Games
3PL Systems Global Crossing
Achilles USA, Inc. Graphic Converting
Best Buy Geek Squad Hewlett Packard
Bigelow Aerospace Link Computer.
Bureau of Land Management Magnon Opus
City of Wheatridge Namco Bandai
Classic Fire, LLC Streamline Solutions
Dataprise Tek Systems
Dejope Gaming The Comtel Group
DHE Computer Zenitel USA, Inc.

 
*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list contains employers of Westwood College graduates from  January 2009 to December 2010 and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

 
 

Software Development: Major in Game Software Development Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education does not currently list occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program.*

*Source: IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about the available programs, related graduation and placement rates, median loan debt and tuition and fees, select the document for your location of choice below.

CALIFORNIA

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pdf_iconSouth Bay Campus

 COLORADO

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GEORGIA

pdf_iconAtlanta Midtown Campus
pdf_iconAtlanta Northlake Campus

ILLINOIS

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pdf_iconDuPage Campus
pdf_iconO'Hare Airport Campus
pdf_iconRiver Oaks Campus

TEXAS

pdf_iconDallas Campus
pdf_iconFort Worth Campus
pdf_iconHouston South Campus

VIRGINIA

pdf_iconAnnandale Campus
pdf_iconArlington Ballston Campus

 ONLINE LEARNING

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