Students presenting at the 2025 IT Expo
Creative, integrating, and empowering
The Bachelor of Science in Software Application Development program is available both online and on campus. Its goal is to prepare students to design, build, and implement software applications and systems that enhance business operations and support personal productivity. Students will develop practical skills using contemporary programming languages, platforms, and frameworks that are in demand across the tech industry.
The curriculum emphasizes the real-world application of knowledge, culminating in a senior-year project where students develop a fully functional IT solution. Both online and on-campus students benefit from co-op experiences, working alongside industry professionals to gain valuable insights and hands-on exposure to the field of software and IT development.
The Software Application Development program builds practical skills needed for a range of in-demand technology careers, including:
This program is available both online and on campus. Contact the CECH Office of Recruitment to explore which program format is right for you and learn how to begin your path toward a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
Students interested in making a difference in society through selecting, creating, securing, integrating, implementing and administering software solutions will find empowerment in this new degree.
Hazem Said Director of the School of Information Technology
The School of Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati was the first Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program in Ohio, and among the first ten in the nation to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The School is home to several innovative centers that support research, hands-on learning, and real-world application:
The Software Application Development program emphasizes:
Graduates leave the program with a strong foundation in software development, valuable industry experience, and the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced tech world.
Students attending the annual 2025 IT EXPO.
The Software Application Development program offers hands-on experience in software development and IT through lab work, project-based learning, and a two-semester Senior Design project, where students collaborate on real-world IT solutions and showcase their work at the annual IT Expo.
Students attending the Early IT Summer Camp
In addition to classroom learning, the program requires five semesters of cooperative education (co-op). Starting in their sophomore year, students alternate between academic semesters and full-time, paid positions in the IT industry. By graduation, students typically have over a year of professional experience, giving them a competitive edge in the job market. The University of Cincinnati’s co-op program offers placement opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally, preparing students for careers in diverse professional environments.
The University of Cincinnati is ranked #5 in the nation for co-ops and internships.
(U.S. News Best Colleges 2025)
August 27, 2025
WLWT reported that Ohio is the first state to require artificial intelligence policies in all public K-12 schools. Rebekah Michael, Executive Staff Director of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, weighed in on AI in schools.
August 15, 2025
July 1, 2025, marked the one-year anniversary for Lisa Huffman in the role of Dean of University of Cincinnati’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology – CECH or, as she refers to it, CECH-IT (“catch it”). It’s been a year of undeniable changes and challenges, but Huffman is focused on celebrating what she calls "the best job in the world."
June 30, 2025
Advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence give cyber criminals more ways to exploit data. The Dayton Daily News looked to University of Cincinnati’s Richard Harknett, PhD, for context on the recent influx of cyberattacks. Harknett is co-director of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, chair of the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy and director of UC’s School of Public and International Affairs.
Contact the CECH Office of Recruitment to learn more about the on-campus program and how to begin your path toward a career in software application development.
