Program: Software Engineering, M.S. 1.5 Year Degree Map - University of Houston Clear Lake - Modern Campus Catalog™

Jul 22, 2025

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Year 1

Semester 1 Fall

SWEN 5236 - Engineering Software I Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
SWEN 5237 - Engineering Software II Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
SWEN 5130 - Requirements Engineering Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
Elective Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 12

Semester 2 Spring

SWEN 5431 - Testing, Verification and Validation Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
SWEN 5239 - Agile Software Development Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
SWEN 5432 - Software Life Cycle Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
Elective Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 12

Year 2

Semester 1 Fall

SWEN 5233 - Software Architecture Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
SWEN 6837 - Software Engineering Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3 (Core)
Semester Hours: 6

Total Plan Hours: 30

SWEN 5236 and SWEN 5237 must be taken in the first semester of enrollment. Electives must be approved by the faculty advisor.