IST: Option in Developer

The Developer concentration is for the student interested in a career in computer programming. Major areas of study include programming languages, documentation, structured design principles, problem solving, systems analysis and design, and business ethics. Classes are conducted in hands-on computer labs. Students are required to keyboard 20 words a minute for two minutes with two errors or less before enrolling in IST courses beyond IST 102. A keyboarding proficiency examination is available for those who wish to test out of this requirement.