IT – Programming & Software Development

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software andor hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Program of Study

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Careers Available

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

Recommended Courses and Skills

Keyboarding skills, beginning computer applications.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to focus on attention to detail, good mathematical skills, outstanding reading and comprehension skills and willingness to work at a problem until it is solved.

Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
IT-Programming & Software Development	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A25590CP
IT-Prog & Software Dev Computer Programming	Certificate	Day, Evening, Online	C25590CP

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the IT- Programming & Software Development Program, contact Sam Dorsett, Program Coordinator, at 336.734.7171 or sdorsett@forsythtech.edu.