This program will give individuals a fast track training opportunity to acquire the skills needed to become a computer programmer.  The duration of the training is 34 weeks.  All of the classes will be offered on-line utilizing a macromedia system known as Breeze.  The lectures will be recorded via video, so individuals can review a lecture or development strategy as many times as necessary.   

Targeted Students:

• Have previously completed a degree (2 year or 4 year)
• Have good basic computer skills  (Should not be a student’s first experience with a computer)
• Highly motivated

Fast Track Courses:

• Topics in Introduction to Programming and Design 4 credits
  (Introductory, Logic, Design process, Database concept--Combination of ITP100, ITP251, ITD130 & ITE115)

• ITD 110 Web Page Design I 4 credits

• ITN 171 UNIX 3 credits

• ITP 132 C++ Programming I 4 credits

• ITP 120 Java Programming I 4 credits

• ITD 132 Structured Query Language 3 credits

• ITP 140 Client Side Scripting 3 credits

• ITP 240 Server Side Scripting 3 credits

• ITP 232 C++ Programming II 4 credits

• ITP 220 Java Programming II 4 credits

• ITP 198 C++ Programming Lab I 3 credits

• ITP 298 Java Programming Lab II 3 credits

• Total Credits 42

Cost:

$77.15 per credit Plus book

Other Information:

• First Cohort Courses/Dates

• Second Cohort Courses/Dates

• Third Cohort Courses/Dates

• Book List

• Course Descriptions

For Additional Information Contact:

James Dye, Associate Professor, james.dye@sw.edu, (276) 964-7284
Sandy Stephenson, Professor, sandy.stephenson@sw.edu, (276) 964-7272
Dr. Barbara Fuller, Business Division Interim Dean, barbara.fuller@sw.edu, (276) 964-7278