Information Technology Certificate Program

This accredited certificate program is designed to provide hands-on practical training in the use and application of information technologies. Personal computers, local and wide area networks, software programs, e-mail and multimedia are tools used to manage information and communication. This program will assist managers, who are confronted with the challenge of processing information quickly and effectively, in staying competitive. Participants learn how to analyze business needs and apply technologies to increase productivity and efficiency. Additionally, the Information Technology (IT) Certificate Program program offers accredited business certificates that will prepare college graduates for career opportunities in the specialized fields of database management systems, networking and security, and Web development. The advanced certificate in IT can be earned for careers in systems analysis and design and information resource management.

There are three levels of information technology certificates: the associate level requires two courses, the intermediate level requires four or five courses, and the advanced level requires six courses.  The plans of study are described below.

How to Apply: To apply to this program submit a completed Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Application with the application fee.

Credit Certificate Program Requirements
The Information Technology certificate programs require successful completion of courses as described below.

Required Courses:
ASSOCIATE LEVEL (7 credits)
IT 14 - Computer Concepts and Software Tools in Business
IT 30 - Web-Based Application Development

Elective Courses:
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (13-16 credits)
This extension enables you to choose a specialization for further study: Networking and Security, Database Management, or Web Development.
Two or three required courses (6 or 9 credits), in addition to the associate-level requirements noted above.

NETWORKING AND SECURITY
IT 122 - Advanced Computer Networks
IT 123 - Wireless Networks

DATABASE MANAGEMENT
IT 117 - Database Management Systems
IT 118 - Intermediate Database Management Systems

WEB DEVELOPMENT
IT 35 - Multimedia Concepts Software and Application
IT 76 - Introduction to E-commerce
IT 95 - Introduction to Java

ADVANCED LEVEL (19 credits)
Six required courses; associate and intermediate certificate requirements may be applied.
IT 14 - Computer Concepts and Software Tools in Business
IT 30 - Web-Based Application Development
IT 116 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design
IT 117 - Database Management Systems
IT 120 - Connectivity in the Business Environment

Elective Course:
IT elective with adviser approval.