, objectives, and strategies associated with this unique, self-sustaining, and replicable program. It builds heavily on our existing MS in SwE and supportservices, with adaptations and extensions to ensure both academic and career success of LiberalArts graduates, as well as creating multiple financial assistance opportunities, e.g., we expect tooffer 53 NSF-funded scholarships over 5 years (2015-2019) for academically talented studentswith financial needs. Other critical elements of this program include a summer bridge program,an on-going seminar series, and the on-going, independent program assessment team.1. Introduction Software Engineering has become the No. 1 profession with the most in-demand and wellpaid jobs worldwide. “The number of