Information Technology

Division of STEAM
Associate Dean: Bradley Cole

The career program in Information Technology is designed to offer students several paths of study leading to an A.A.S. degree in their chosen field. The program is designed to be flexible and diverse so as to offer students the opportunity to choose a career path that best suits their interests and provides them with marketable skills for entering the global job market, or for continuing their education. This program offers specialization in network technology and system administration. Avenues for various career paths could include positions at national supercomputing and science laboratories, continuing on in the undergraduate and eventually graduate programs at other institutions, or positions in the corporate world (banks, financial institutions, etc.). The program also provides educational enhancement opportunities to local employers who want to advance the education of their employees.

Graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills;
• Work effectively in a team environment both as a member and as a leader;
• Utilize analytical problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills;
• Apply knowledge needed to successfully work with the various computer, networking, system, and application technologies as covered in the various program options.