COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Go ahead, search online, look for the “best major”, the “hot fields”, the “fastest growing jobs”, and you’ll find computing fields at or near the top of the list. Majoring in Computing and Information Technology (CIT) will prepare you for a successful career in one of the hottest industries. If you like to be challenged, if you like to think logically, if you are curious and creative, CIT may be the major for you.
Curriculum
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Two majors: Management Information Systems (MIS) and Computer Science (CS) to better fulfill your career goals and interests.
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Shared common core including coursework in CIT fundamentals, programming, networking and databases.
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Management Information Systems focuses on data analysis, web design, VB programming, project management and business coursework.
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Computer Science focuses on data structures, operating systems, programming, AI and Graphics.
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Major requirements and course descriptions
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Entry level positions in applications & user interface programming, systems consulting, web design and more.
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Our alums work at companies such as: Rockwell Collins, IBM, John Deere, McGladrey, State Farm, McKesson and more.
INTERNSHIPS
Local and regional opportunities for internships exist, including Dubuque area opportunities such as: Mission Creative, DDS, IBM-Dubuque, McGraw-Hill, CES, plus on-campus IT opportunities
FACULTY
William Hitchcock
563-588-7286
Brenda Litka
563-588-7467
Danial Neebel
563-588-7815
Ann Mauss
563-588-7809
Michael Thompson
563-588-7570
Roger Kerkenbush
563-588-7609