Software Engineering, BS (2024-2025)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

CS 46A - Introduction to Programming
4 unit(s)
ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering
3 unit(s) (E)
MATH 30 OR MATH 30X - Calculus I 3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures
4 unit(s)
PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
MATH 42 OR MATH 42X - Discrete Mathematics 3 unit(s)
Note: MATH 42X requires enrollment in MATH 42W .
ENGL 1B - Argument and Analysis
3 unit(s) (C2)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 31 OR MATH 31X - Calculus II 4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
CMPE 131 - Software Engineering I
3 unit(s)
BIOL 10 - The Living World
3 unit(s) (B2)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (16 units)

PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
MATH 32 OR MATH 32X - Calculus III 3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms
3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

CMPE 120 - Computer Organization and Architecture
3 unit(s)
CMPE 133 - Software Engineering II
3 unit(s)
CMPE 102 - Assembly Language Programming
3 unit(s)
CS 157A - Introduction to Database Management Systems
3 unit(s)
MATH 161A - Applied Probability and Statistics I OR ISE 130 - Engineering Probability and Statistics 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports
3 unit(s) (R+WID)
CMPE 148 - Computer Networks I
3 unit(s)
CS 149 - Operating Systems
3 unit(s)
CS 151 - Object-Oriented Design
3 unit(s)
MATH 33LA - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

CMPE 172 - Enterprise Software Platforms
3 unit(s)
CS 166 - Information Security
3 unit(s)
CMPE 187 - Software Quality Engineering
3 unit(s)
CMPE 165 - Software Engineering Process Management
3 unit(s)
CMPE 195A - Senior Design Project I
2 unit(s)
ENGR 195A - Global and Social Issues in Engineering
1 unit(s) (S+V)

Spring Semester (16 units)

GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Technical Upper Division Elective 3 unit(s)
ENGR 195B - Global and Social Issues in Engineering
1 unit(s) (S+V)
CMPE 195B - Senior Design Project II
3 unit(s)
ISE 164 - Computer and Human Interaction
3 unit(s)
Technical Upper Division Elective 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

A minimum 2.0 GPA in all required courses and technical electives taken at SJSU has been achieved.
A minimum “C” in MATH 30 , MATH 31 , and PHYS 50 has been achieved.
A minimum “C-” in the remaining courses in preparation for the major as well as in all courses in requirements of the major is required.
A minimum “C” in CMPE 195A /CMPE 195B and ENGR 195A /ENGR 195B has been achieved.