PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in Fall 2021, applications will no longer be accepted for the Information Technology major and minor. As an alternative option, feel free to explore our Computer Science major or our Management Information Systems minor.
Become a tech support specialist, network administrator or programmer keeping the world’s top companies running, or head to grad school.
At Curry College, our Information Technology degree program can take you anywhere you want to go – from Silicon Valley to Boston, to your very own startup. Rather than focusing on just one specialty, you’ll gain integrated knowledge and marketable skills that let you develop your own career path.
- Create the next big app
- Develop software for a variety of companies
- Become a network administrator
- Join the revolution in databases
- Become a tech support specialist
- Attend graduate school
- Present at professional conferences
- Start your own company
Practical Methods and Skills
You will learn practical methods and skills that are attractive to employers in fields such as:
- Software Development
- Network Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Database Administration
- Web Development
- IT Support Specialist
Double Major
You may also like...
- Association for Computing Machinery Student Chapter (ACM)
- Association for Computing Machinery for Women Student Chapter (ACM-W)
- Annual Tech Fest
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Chapter (IEEE)
- ITS Employment
- Tech Club
- Women in STEM Club
- Tutor or teaching assistant
The Path to Your Dream Career
Curry students can pursue several advanced industry certifications including:
- A+
- Network+
- Security+
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
- HTML 5
Our Alumni in the Field
Curry students and alumni are pursuing careers at:
- Apple
- Dell EMC
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Google
- LoJack
- Mass General Hospital
- Meditech
- National Security Administration
- Raytheon
- Sony Entertainment Network
- Target.com
Curry students have also pursued graduate degrees at several schools including:
- Boston University
- Syracuse University
- Northeastern University
- Brandeis University
- University of Tampa
Grade Requirements for Information Technology majors:
A grade lower than a C- in any of the core courses signals inadequate performance in the major. Students who receive a grade lower than a C- will be required to repeat the course.
Prerequisites:
| IT 1010 |
Introduction to Information Technology |
3 |
| IT 1100 |
Foundations of Hardware |
3 |
| IT 2100 |
Programming Logic |
3 |
| IT 2789 |
Programming and Problem Solving |
4 |
| Total: |
|
13 |
Major Requirements:
| IT 2210 |
Networking |
4 |
| IT 2216 |
Network Security |
3 |
| IT 2300 |
Operating Systems |
4 |
| IT 3100 |
Project Management |
3 |
| IT 3450 |
Internship and Seminar |
3 |
| IT 3500 |
Object Oriented Programming |
4 |
| IT 3800 |
Current Topics in Technology |
3 |
| IT 3805 |
Technology Seminar |
3 |
| IT 3900 |
Senior Seminar: This is IT! |
3 |
| IT ____ |
2 electives (2000/3000 level) |
6 |
| Total: |
|
36 |
Related Required Courses:
| AC 1030 |
Communication Technology |
3 |
| AC 2020 |
Database Concepts |
3 |
| AC 2768 |
HTML and Design |
3 |
| EXP 2350 |
Intro to Experiential Learning |
3 |
|
|
12 |
| IT 1010 |
Intro to Information Technology |
3 |
| IT 1100 |
Foundations of Hardware |
3 |
| AC 2020 |
Database Concepts |
3 |
| IT 2100 |
Programming Logic |
3 |
| IT 2210 |
Networking |
3 |
| IT 3900 |
Senior Seminar: This is IT! |
3 |
| Total: |
|
18 |
The Information Technology major will showcase best practices and proficiency in security, networking, programming, and data analysis and design.
- Assist and lead in the creation of an effective project plan
- Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and societies
- Articulate professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities of information technology
- Communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical audiences, including internal and external stakeholders
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- Critically assess and implement IT‐based solutions
- Recognize the need and availability of tools for engaging in lifelong professional development
The Information Technology minor will showcase best practices and proficiency in areas of IT as they relate to the global industry and acknowledge the importance of technological lifelong learning.
- Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and societies
- Articulate professional, ethical, legal and social issues and responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical audiences, including internal and external stakeholders
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
