Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) Education prepares students for employment and/or continuing education opportunities in the growing field of Information Technology in partnership with industry. This is accomplished through technical instruction in the classroom, experiential education in the laboratory, student internships, and industry/skill certification. IT education programs also encourage and promote teamwork, lifelong learning, hands-on experience, ethical behavior, and communication skills.

CAREERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

IT careers involve the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT careers are available in every sector of the economy-from Financial Services to Medical Services, Business to Engineering and Environmental Services. Careers in IT include, but are not limited to:

Information Support and Services: Technical Writer, Technical Support, Enterprise System Analyst, Database Developer, Database Administrator
Interactive Media: Multimedia Developer, Web Developer, Web Administrator, 3D Animator
Network Systems: Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Telecommunications Technician
Programming/Software Engineering: Computer Programmer, Game Developer, Software Engineer

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

IT students who want to participate in a leadership organization choose between the following organizations, depending on what is available at their school: