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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 |
3 |
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 |