Become a Game Software Programmer with a Game Software Engineering Degree

Westwood College's Bachelor of Science in Game Software Development

A passion for playing video and computer games could be the springboard to a successful career. Sound crazy? Not if that career is in game software development. Combining software engineering skills and creativity, game software developers create interactive software for practical as well as playful endeavors. Take your gaming skills to the next level with a degree from Westwood College.

If you are researching video game programming colleges, consider that with Westwood College you receive a comprehensive, hands-on education that will work flexibly into your schedule. Our teachers are knowledgeable professionals in the field of game software development who are highly trained to instruct in the classroom. Because our teachers know the current industry trends, students are able to develop a diverse portfolio of their work that will help them in careers after school.

Game design and development schools should place major emphasis on the instruction of actual development and testing. At Westwood College students take at least 136.5 credit hours out of 193.5 in the career major in classes that focus on their core curriculum. In addition, general education courses assist students in applying critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving skills in managing challenges that occur in a game development environment. Our Game Software Development Program helps prepare students for an entry-level position in the game software development industry.

Don't enroll in just any video game programming college. For more information on Westwood College's Game Software Development Program, click here or call us toll-free at 1-800-281-2978 today!


Please note, the degree designation is Bachelor of Applied Science in the state of Illinois.

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007
(Degrees from this program are not accepted towards licensure as a professional engineer in the State of Texas).



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