Graduates of the Information Technology program are prepared for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or 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.

To be successful in Information Technology, dedicate time to study daily. You will be able to take the content and skills you acquire in each course and build on those skills as you work through your new courses.

As a rule of thumb, you need to spend two hours of studying and preparing homework assignments for every class hour. Class material piles up fast. Make sure you submit all your assignments at least one day before the deadline.

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.

A certificate will allow you to start working. If you want to advance in the field, we strongly recommend that you seek an associate degree or diploma.

An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree typically takes about two years to two and a half years. A diploma usually takes one year to one and a half years. Certificates can be completed in 2 to 3 semesters.

Yes, this program is offered strictly online. Some courses may also be offered hybrid, and/or fully seated.

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.