The curriculum was designed with input from Puget Sound industry representatives to include the skills needed for successful employment. Classes in the program provide expertise in current programming languages, program design and operating systems, an introduction to computer hardware, and essential communications and problem solving skills. The Information Technology field is growing two times faster than any other section of the economy. A recent Department of Labor study indicates that more than a million new IT jobs will be created in the United States by the year 2005. There is a critical shortage of qualified IT professionals.
Excellent opportunities exist with both large and small companies and in the public sector.
Students completing the programming option in Information Technology will be prepared for positions in the software industry such as programmer I, junior software engineer, programmer analyst, Visual Basic programmer. Other opportunities include positions as programmers or web and data support personnel in banks, law firms and other businesses and with schools and public agencies. Equivalent course work or experience will be evaluated for possible substitution. The program begins fall quarter of each year.