Business & Engineering Division

Software Development - Fast Track

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

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

Fast Track Courses:

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 & Engineering Division Dean, barbara.fuller@sw.edu, (276) 964-7278