INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Program Coordinator and Advisor

Dr. Richard Easton, Chairperson, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Office: Root Hall, room A-146

Affiliated Program Coordinators

Dr. William Earl Croft, Chairperson, Department of Electronics and Computer Technology

Dr. Herschel Chait, Chairperson, Organization Department and Professor of Management Information Systems

Web site: http://math.indstate.edu/infotechprograms
E-mail: itmajor@indstate.edu

This major provides students with a real world, hands-on program that bridges the gap between computer scientists and general users. The Information Technology Program is multidisciplinary, and involves the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science; Electronics and Computer Technology; Management Information Systems; Art; Geography, Geology, and Anthropology; and Communication. Students majoring in information technology will be prepared for entry-level positions such as database administrator, applications developer, programmer analyst, and network administrator.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Degree Offered

Students completing the program will earn a bachelor of science degree in information technology. Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the University requirement of a minimum of 124 semester hours of credit, which includes General Education course work, the requirements for the major, and open electives. Transfer students should consult with an advisor to determine how their transfer credit can be applied. Articulation agreements with Ivy Tech State College, Vincennes University, Lake Land College, and Illinois Eastern Community Colleges facilitate the transfer of courses from those institutions.

Program Opportunities

The Information Technology Program considers advising to be an important part of a student's academic program. Students will work with the program coordinator and advisor until they select a specialization track within the major, at which time the student will be assigned a faculty advisor from the area of specialization. Since students who work closely with their advisors are more likely to meet their goals and achieve academic success, all information technology majors are encouraged to maintain good contact with their faculty academic advisor. All students are required to confer with their advisors prior to each semester's registration, and to participate in departmental assessment reviews. Students are encouraged to explore the various opportunities for financial aid—scholarships, grants, and loans--and to consider co-ops and internships that offer actual experience in their selected major and track. The information technology Web site should be consulted for the e-mail addresses and phone numbers of information technology advisors.

Proposed Curriculum