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School of Natural Sciences

Certificate in Information Technology

The Information Technology Certificate (ITC) is a 27 credit hour multidisciplinary program designed for students of any major who aspire to incorporate computer information technology in their specific field.  A student will acquire a strong background in problem solving techniques by completing two computer-programming courses designed specifically for non-computer science majors.  Most of the courses can be completed either online or in a hybrid setting. 

Student Learning Goals

Upon completion of the ITC, students will be capable of the following:

  • understanding, troubleshooting, and managing computing resources
  • deploying technology in industry situations.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the ITC Program, a student must satisfy IUS admission requirements (see Requirements for Entering Students).  Additionally, two years of high school mathematics or the equivalent score on the math placement test is indispensable.  An overall GPA of at least a 2.0 is required to be certified.

General Education Component

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs (C) or Pre-reqs (P)

ENG-W

131

Elementary Composition

3

C

None

SPCH-S

121

Public Speaking

3

C

C:ENG-W131

CSCI-C

106

Introduction to Computers and their Use

C

None
X1XX

Plus 3 credit hours of campus-wide offered course of student's interest (approval required)

3

C

Varies by course

Core Requirements

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

BUS-K

201

The Computer in Business

3

C

P:BUS-A 201 or ECON-E 150

CSCI-A

201

Computer Programming I

3

C

P:MATH-M101 or higher

CSCI-C

202

Computer Programming II

3

C

P:CSCI-A201

 

Technology Tentative Electives

Note: Students must choose at least 6 credit hours of additional Computer Science coursework.  A few options are listed below.  For additional options, please consult the Computer Science website or speak with your Academic Advisor.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

CSCI-A

121

Cyberspace Influences on Privacy, Security & Society

3

C

P:CSCI-C106

CSCI-A

211

Word-Processing Applications

3

C

P:CSCI-C106

CSCI-A

212

Spreadsheet Applications

3

C

P:CSCI-C106

CSCI-A

213

Database Applications

3

C

P:CSCI-C106

 

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