Bachelor in Information Technology - Applications Development - Summerdale - PA - Pennsylvania - Central Pennsylvania College - I927

Central Penn Advantages for IT - Applications Development Minors

    * Understand and apply accepted IT principles
    * Learn the elements of data communications
    * Gain hands-on ability to create relational databases
    * Troubleshoot PC hardware and software
    * Create working programs from standard business requirements
    * Communicate properly and effectively with end users and management
    * Have an appreciation for and understanding of systems analysis, design,
       development, implementation, and evaluation
    * Understand the past, present, and have an appreciation for the future impact of
       technology on society
    * Learn the legal and ethical considerations of the use of technology

What kind of work will an IT graduate do?

Graduates are prepared to collaborate with management and to lead project teams in developing applications to solve business problems. In addition to hands-on technical skills, graduates will understand the standards and principles of application development and be able to apply them to new and challenging situations. Central Penn prepares students by teaching programming structure, database design, systems analysis, and various programming languages. These concentration courses coupled with the required courses will prepare you for virtually limitless career opportunities as you earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Applications Development.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants entering the IT Bachelor's Program should possess at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) with recommended preparation or requirements that include:

    * Strong background in oral and written communications
    * Previous keyboarding and Windows experience
    * Two units of high school math to include Algebra

Internship

Upon completion of your Information Technology Applications Development degree program course work, you will participate in a professional internship. This is the last step in your development toward professional success. You will sharpen your skills and personal attributes by directly interacting with Information Technology professionals in a variety of firms. The internship gives you the opportunity to use all the knowledge you acquired while attending Central Penn. No matter where you complete your internship, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in this high-paying career. Over 80% of Central Penn internships result in immediate offers for employment.

Who will teach me?

The Information Technology faculty at Central Pennsylvania College are highly knowledgeable professionals who bring relevant work experience to the classroom. Our professors care about the career success of each student, and they will work with you on an individual basis to help you accomplish your academic goals. These same professors serve as student academic advisors, maintaining personal relationships with students as well as serving as a reference and friend. And because of Central Penn's small class size, you receive the personalized instruction you need to complete your course work in a timely and professional manner.

Who will I work for?

Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. Information Technology as a Bachelor's Degree is a new program at Central Penn. Nevertheless, research has shown a great demand for such specialists in what the US Department of Labor predicts will be the fastest growing career field in the country until at least 2010. Indeed, the year 2000 saw nearly 53% of all IT related jobs go unfilled, and the future holds promise for very little change. It is indeed a "buyers' market." Wherever you work and whatever your employment goals, expect positions such as:

    * Systems analyst
    * Programmer analyst