Software Development, Diploma

Location(s): On-Campus

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This program prepares students to become computer programmers. Learning an array of programming languages used for software development. Students design, write, debug and test application software. Individual effort and teamwork are developed. Skilled graduates are prepared to provide software solutions for employers.

This is a suggested sample course sequence. Please contact your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

First Year - Fall Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
ISTC 1015 - Supporting Business Applications 3 Credits
ISTC 1030 - Operating Systems I 3 Credits
ISTC 1045 - Network Systems I: Introduction to Networking 3 Credits
ISTC 1300 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credits ^†

First Year - Spring Semester: 15 Credits

ISTC 1033 - Operating Systems II 3 Credits
ISTC 1050 - Database Systems 3 Credits
ISTC 1061 - Introduction to IT Security 3 Credits
ISTC 1510 - Web Programming I 3 Credits
COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Second Year - Fall Semester: 15 Credits

ISTC 1230 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credits
ISTC 2110 - Web Programming II 3 Credits ^†
ISTC 2320 - .NET I 3 Credits
ISTC 2330 - Cross-Platform Web Application Development 3 Credits ^†
Technical Electives (Certificate Dependent) 3 Credits **

Second Year - Spring Semester: 15 Credits

ISTC 1100 - Business Communication 3 Credits ^†
ISTC 2610 - Web Programming III 3 Credits ^†
Technical Electives (Certificate Dependent) 6 Credits **
General Elective (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 3 Credits

Total Program Requirements: 60

^† Course only offered once a year. Please see faculty advisor for schedule.

** Students must choose one of the following certificates to complete the Software Development Diploma.: Desktop Programming or Web Programming.