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Bachelor of Science in Game Development
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Turn your passion for gaming into a career with a gaming development degree.
At SEMO, you’ll go all in to coding, design, storytelling, and user experience to create immersive, interactive experiences. Whether you're drawn to programming, 3D modeling, or narrative design, our Bachelor of Science in game development equips you with the skills to bring your ideas to life.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in game development
As a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Game Development, you’ll get deep into the technical and creative aspects of building interactive experiences. From coding your first game to designing intuitive user interfaces, you'll gain an experience-driven education in cutting-edge tools and industry practices.
- Learn programming languages and game engines used by professionals.
- Develop and prototype games through coursework and collaborative projects.
- Explore visual storytelling, 3D modeling, and mixed-reality development.
- Apply game theory, user research, and machine learning to create engaging experiences.
- Build a portfolio that showcases your skills to future employers and studios.
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Game Development?
Game development is a fast-growing industry with opportunities beyond traditional studios. Students in the B.S. in Game Development program gain real-world experience through internships with gaming companies, software firms, and tech startups. You’ll have the chance to work on real projects, gaining insights into production pipelines, game mechanics, and user experience research.
Students graduating with a gaming developer degree pursue careers in game design, software engineering, UX/UI design, artificial intelligence, and mobile app development. Whether you want to work for a top game studio, create indie titles, or push the boundaries of interactive media, this degree gives you the foundation to make it happen.
Bachelor of Science in Game Development careers include:
- Game Developer
- Gameplay Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Technical Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Virtual and Mixed Reality Developer
- Artificial Intelligence Developer
- Interactive Media Developer
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Explore the courses you'll need to complete your gaming development degree.
Bachelor of Science in Game Development Outcomes and Careers
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$97k
Game Developer
According to Glassdoor, the mean annual salary for game developers is $97,514.
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$111k
Web and Digital Interface Designers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for web and digital interface designers is $111,450.
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$110k
3D Artists and Animators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for special effects artists and animators is $110,110.
The Knowledge to Fuel Fearless Futures in Game Development
In the gaming development program, you'll exercise your creativity and get hands-on experience building games. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
78 hour major – no minor required
BS in Game Development Required courses:
- AR180 Digital Literacy for Art + Design (3)
- AR423 Visual Narratives (3)
- AR480 3D Production for Interactive Media (3)
- CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
- CS155 Computer Science I (3)
- CS173 Introduction to Game Development (3)
- CS207 Video Game Theory (3)
- CS245 Discrete Structures I (3)
- CS265 Computer Science II (3)
- CS350 Analysis of Algorithms (3)
- CS373 Game Programming I (3)
- CS404 Mixed Reality Game Development with HCI (3)
- CS405 Rapid Game Prototyping (3)
- CS440 Database (3)
- CS445 Software Engineering I (3)
- CS453 Machine Learning (3)
- CS465 Game User Research (3)
- CS469 Development of Educational and Serious Games (3)
- CS473 Game Programming II (3)
- CS499 Capstone Experience (3)
- CS505 Data Mining (3)
- EN478 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
- IS360 Mobile Application Development (3)
- MA117 Precalculus B (3)
- MC221 Digital Media Production (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- CS485 Internship in Computer Science (3)
- CS483 Problems in Computer Science (3)
- CS493 Independent Study (3)
- CS591 Artificial Intelligence (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (13 hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- CS101 (3)
- CS173 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
- CS155 (3)
- CS207 (3)
- MA117 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 hours)
- CS245 (3)
- CS265 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (4)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
- AR180 (3)
- CS373 (3)
- MC221 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 hours)
- CS350 (3)
- CS405 (3)
- CS465 (3)
- IS360 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
- CS404 (3)
- CS453 (3)
- CS469 (3)
- CS473 (3)
- General Education
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 hours)
- AR423 (3)
- CS440 (3)
- CS445 (3)
- CS505 (3)
- EN478 (3)
Spring Semester (16 hours)
- AR480 (3)
- CS499 (3)
- CS Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (1)
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BS in Game Development FAQ's
Have questions about the B.S. in Game Development? Here are answers to some of the most common ones.
Game development is one of the most multidisciplinary fields in the technology industry, and the professionals who thrive in it bring a combination of technical expertise, creative thinking, and collaborative problem-solving to the table. Employers in the game industry look for candidates who have developed skills across several areas, including:
- Programming
- Scripting
- Game design principles
- Mathematics
- Physics
- 3D modeling
- Animation
- Problem-solving
- Debugging
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Project management
A game development degree opens doors across the video game industry and more. The technical and creative skills you build are in demand in simulation, film, healthcare, education, defense, and any field where interactive technology plays a role.
Graduates may pursue roles including:
- Game Developer
- Game Designer
- Gameplay Programmer
- Level Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- 3D Modeler and Animator
- Technical Artist
- Quality Assurance (QA) Tester
- Engine Programmer
- Simulation Developer
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Developer
- Software Engineer
Game development and computer science are closely related fields that share a strong technical foundation, but they are designed for different goals and lead to different career paths.
- Computer Science is a broad, foundational discipline focused on the theory, mathematics, and systems that underpin all of computing. A computer science degree prepares graduates for a wide range of roles across software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more. It is versatile by design, with deep technical rigor and broad applicability across virtually every industry.
- Game Development is a specialized discipline that applies programming, design, mathematics, and creative thinking specifically to the creation of interactive digital experiences. A game development degree goes deep on the tools, techniques, and workflows of the game industry, including game engines, level design, gameplay mechanics, 3D modeling, and player experience, while still building a strong programming foundation.
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