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University of San Diego
Coding Bootcamp

Become a Professional Software Developer

At the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy, you can keep your job while learning the skills you need to start an exciting new career as a web developer—all in 12-26 weeks!

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Program at a Glance

12-26

Weeks

07/25

Apply By

07/31

Next Start Date

$1,500

Potential Scholarships

Why Learn Web Development

An exciting, high-paying career path for creative problem-solvers, web developers write the code required to make applications and websites work. A front-end web developer is responsible for developing a website's design. Back-end developers are responsible for the structure of software applications, servers, and databases. As a full stack developer, you have the knowledge of both front-end and back-end development. As a web developer, you may specialize in becoming a software developer, a junior software engineer, and even more.

Most web developers can work remotely from anywhere in the world. Freelancers who work as Web developers are also able to become their own bosses.

According to data from Lightcast™ . 2022, employment of software developers is projected to grow 32% percent from 2020 to 2030. Businesses actively seeking web development professionals span across all industries and sizes, including local high-tech employers like Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Paycom, to name a few.

Hiring for roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer, these companies are rapidly growing and building out their software development teams. University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp grads will be well equipped for these roles and many others.

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Bootcamp Application & Start Dates

    Full-Time Online Coding Bootcamp
    Jul. 31, 2023 - Oct. 20, 2023
    Full-Time
    Open
    Apply by Jul. 25, 2023
    Apply
    Part-Time Online Coding Bootcamp
    Aug. 07, 2023 - Feb. 08, 2024
    Part-Time
    Open
    Apply by Aug. 01, 2023
    Apply

Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked coding bootcamp renowned for providing immersive, fullstack JavaScript web development training using the NERD stack (Node.js, Express, React, Databases using SQL).

Fullstack Academy brings its learning method, reputation, and community to the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp to make software developer training more accessible to individuals outside of traditional tech hubs.

How the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp Works

The University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.

  • Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.

  • Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals with independent learning assignments.

  • Tuesday and Thursday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Wednesdays)

    • 6:30am-9:30am PT

    • 3:30pm-6:30pm PT

    Monday and Wednesday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Tuesdays)

    • 5:30pm-8:30pm PT

    Labs correspond with the start time of your regular classes. Participation in the weekly lab is optional, but strongly encouraged.

  • All classes are held Monday-Friday.

    • 7:30am-12:00pm PT

Class time and schedule options vary by month and are subject to change. To see available class times and schedules for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.

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Tuition

There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.

  • The University of San Diego is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000). Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!

    Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
    Tuition During Program - $13,396
    Total Tuition - $13,495

    *Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 non-refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.

  • $500 Community Scholarship

    For University of San Diego alumni, current students, and employees.

    $1,000 Military Scholarship**

    For active-duty service members and military veterans.

    **Valid ID required.

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Big Return On Your Investment.

Entry-level coding professionals in the U.S. make a median salary of $79,100 (Lightcast™ . 2022), making now an exciting time to start a career in web development.

What You Will Learn

Our full-stack JavaScript-based curriculum is designed to provide you with all the necessary skills to pursue a meaningful career in web development. As part of bootcamp, you’ll also:

  • Learn live online from industry-experienced professionals

  • Gain hands-on practice working with other developers

  • Graduate with a portfolio of projects to show employers

  • Receive career coaching and job search support

  • Be prepared for in-demand roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer

Along with the classroom sessions, students can attend a weekly lab where they can review key concepts, catch up on assignments, and work alongside peers. To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations during their training.

Weeks

  • Graphical User Interface

  • Command Line Interface

  • Development Environments

  • Git & GitHub

  • Intro to front-end development

  • JavaScript fundamentals

  • Development Team dynamics

  • Career Simulation - Front-end foundations project

  • CSS & HTML

  • Conditionals & comparisons

  • Loops & arrays

  • Objects & methods

  • Functions

  • Debugging

  • Test-driven development

  • Document Object Model

  • ES6 modules & the prototype chain

  • Async/Await

  • Career simulation - front-end development project

  • Intro to React

  • State & props

  • React Router

  • Hooks

  • Authentication

  • Career simulation - React project

  • Back-end fundamentals

  • Structured Query Language (SQL)

  • API routes

  • Career simulation - back-end project

  • Career simulation - full-stack development projects

  • Future planning for self-directed learning

*Please note that this is a sample curriculum and is subject to change.

Career Support

We offer full-time or part-time study options to help you gain the experience and in-demand web development skills you need to launch a prosperous tech career, plus career support to help you land a job!

Bootcamp grads are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.

University of San Diego Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy NYC graduates.

Who Should Attend

The bootcamps are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed. Apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.

Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:

Teaching

Finance

Retail

Customer service

Graphic design

Admin

Biology

And more

If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.

FAQs

  • The coding curriculum is broken up into five units:

    1. Front-End Foundations: Explore the fundamentals of front-end web development, including CSS, HTML, and Command Line Interface.

    2. Front-End Development: Deep dive into JavaScript, the Document Object Model, test-driven development, and more.

    3. Development Libraries: Discover the purpose of React in JavaScript development, React routing, and executing custom code with Hooks.

    4. Back-End Development: Learn back-end development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and API routes.

    5. Full-Stack Development: Complete a Capstone project and expand your portfolio.

    For a syllabus on your program of interest, click here and fill out the form.

  • Many of our part-time students are working full time while taking the program. Keep in mind that there are 10 hours in class and 15-20 hours worth of homework per week.

  • Yes, the Coding Bootcamp at University of San Diego is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals who have no previous experience in coding. While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the internet/cloud and Windows.

  • Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. And on top of all that, the team will be working behind the scenes to find openings that are right for you and staying up-to-date on the latest recruiting trends to make sure they prepare you for everything.

  • To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort.

  • Complete the application, take the assessment (60 minutes), and receive a decision. While taking the assessment, you may pause to save your progress and return at a later time. At any point in the process, you can also schedule a time to speak with one of our Student Advisors who can walk you through the process and answer your questions.

  • Graduates earn a certificate of completion issued by the University of San Diego and Fullstack Academy.

Ready to Start Learning?

Once you’re ready to start your tech journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.

  1. Fill out our online application form
  2. Take our nontechnical assessment
    • No coding experience required
    • Covers logical reasoning
    • Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
  3. Receive an entrance decision
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