Information Technology - Hood College

Information Technology from Hood College is a Campus Master Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Overview Originally designed at the request of the region's high-technology community, the Master of Science in Information Technology is a 30 to 43 credit program of study designed to provide career preparation and professional development for individuals with varying backgrounds. The program is open to applicants who meet the admission requiremnents for the Graduate School. Since many students in the program are employed, classes are offered in the evening or Saturday. While students receive an extensive grounding in theoretical and conceptual knowledge, there are many opportunities to apply theory. The program is problem-solving and applications oriented. The Master of Science in Information Technology is intended for: Persons having bachelor's degrees in computer science, information technology , or closely related fields who may be able to enter the program at an advanced level Persons already employed in applied computing or data processing who are seeking aditional academic background as part of a career and professional growth program Persons having a bachelor's degree in disciplines other than computer who are seeking preparation for careers in this field. A student entering the program is assigned a faculty adviser who will assist the student in selecting the appropriate concentration based on the student's interests and career goals. The adviser will also help the student plan a flexible and efficient program of study to fulfill degree requirements within the chosen concentration. Graduates of our program have been very successful in pursuing employment and further study. They are well positioned for advancement and success in their careers. Graduates work in technical and managerial positions at organizations such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Program Resources, Inc., Tracor, Inc., IBM, GTE Government Systems, Bechtel Corporation, and others. View more details on Hood College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.