Information Technology Program
Program Description
Information Technology prepares students to design, install, manage and maintain the computing systems on which organizations depend by integrating current technologies, solutions to real-world situations are created. Information Technology focuses on systems administration, networking, databases, human-computer interaction, and security to build effective user-friendly systems. Information Technology also prepares students to understand user needs and communicate technical issues.
Career Opportunities
Information Technology graduates work in virtually all types of organizations. They design, install and maintain computing infrastructures including servers, networking, network security, embedded systems, and digital communications. Career opportunities exist in business, health care, government, education, and communications
Program Outcomes
Upon completing a major in Information Technology, students will have:
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies
- An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems.
- An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
- An ability to assist in the creation of an effection project plan.