The Department of Software Engineering and Game Design and Development is a new department at KSU since the merger and offers degrees and certificates to students interested in pursuing a career as a software developer, game designer and much more.
For Bachelor of Science degrees, students can obtain one in software engineering or computer game design and development. The software engineering program is the currently the only one offered at a public university in the state of Georgia, and offers hands-on and valuable experience to students. The program is also the one of the only university in the southeast to offer both a masters and bachelor’s degree in software engineering.
In comparison, the computer game design and development program helps equip students with skills and knowledge to help them design and learn computing and software techniques. The program allows students to understand different digital media, how humans interact with computers, graphics, simulation and game design.
Students interested in a computer design and development degree will have many options after graduation. The field of gaming includes the traditional console and PC games, but now includes mobile, online and educational gaming. The degree will also be beneficial for students wanting to have a successful career in Georgia with the current entertainment boom happening throughout the state.
The department has a strong number of interested undergraduate students with 207 currently enrolled in the software engineering program, and 321 students in the computer game design and development. For graduate degrees, a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering is available as well as Graduate Certificates in Software Engineering Foundations and Software Engineering.
The Department of Software Engineering and Game Design and Development is also responsible for hosting GameJam, which brought over 170 students, alumni and community members to the 48 hour game designing event. While this was the 14th GameJam KSU hosted, it was the first since the university merger.
Students interested in game development will not only learn the history of games, but will also get first-hand experience in developing. Classes including Mobile & Casual Game Development and 3D Modeling and Animation are only a few of the classes required to give students full experience and understanding of the field.
For software engineering, students are required to take Introduction to Software Engineering before taking more in depth classes, including: Software Architecture and Design and Embedded Systems Construction and Testing.
Students interested in either major are encouraged to visit http://ccse.kennesaw.edu/swegd/ for more information about the program and upcoming events.
