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Information Technology
and Digital Transformation 

Information technology (IT) and Digital Transformation (DT) is a large, complex and ever changing industry. IT is the use of hardware, software, services, and supporting infrastructure to manage and deliver information using many technologies such as voice, data, and video. DT is the process of using those digital technologies to create new, or modify and enhance existing processes to meet changing business, market and education requirements.

Explore by Programs of Study

Under the Information Technology and Digital Transformation Pathway, there are five Programs of Study: Artificial Intelligence, Programming, Networking, Cybersecurity and Web Design and Development.

Networking

networking wires

The Networking program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to emphasize the conceptual and practical skills necessary to design, manage, and diagnose network hardware and software. The program will focus on how to design, implement, and manage linked systems of computer and associated software.

Artificial Intelligence

robot

The Artificial Intelligence program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the emerging AI industry and workforce. The program and its curriculum focus on how complex inputs, such as vision, language and huge databases, can be used to make decisions or enhance human capabilities.

Programming

programming code

The Programming program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct program and coding techniques, utilize logic tools, and design and development methodologies to create applications in multiple mediums and for various sources. 

Cybersecurity

cyber hacker

The Cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to address security integration, cybersecurity practices and devices, ethics, internal and external threats to network security and design, malware threats, cryptography, wireless technologies and network level security policies.

Web Design and Development

web design page

The Web Design and Development program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop fundamental skills in both theory and practical application of the web design and development process. Emphasis will be placed on applying the design process toward projects of increasing sophistication, culminating in the production of a functional, static website. Acquired skills will include coding, project management, programming troubleshooting and validation, and content development and analysis.