Degree type: Bachelor, Associate, Minor
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What sets Mount Aloysius apart from other colleges is that our students learn the latest technology, coupled with hands-on experience in areas such as network design, operating systems, cybersecurity, web development, and programming. Many courses help prepare students for industry certifications. Internships provide students with a real-world experience to apply their learning on the job. In turn, our graduates acquire a broad understanding of the IT field that prepares them for entry into careers in this diverse, ever-changing field.
- Computer and Information Research Scientists*
- Computer Network Architects*
- Computer Programmers*
- Computer Support Specialists*
- Computer Systems Analysts*
- Database Administrators*
- Information Security Analysts*
- Network and computer systems administrators*
- Software Developers*
- Web Developers*
Required internships provide hands on, real world industry experience. Internships often become employment opportunities upon graduation.
Internship sites include the Center for International Cyber Intelligence, Precision Business Solutions; Sheetz; government agencies; and consulting firms. Remote internship opportunities are available.
Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 557,100 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.
The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $82,860 in May 2016, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,040.*
Associate Degree Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate basic understanding of core information technology concepts and principles related to hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity and programming.
- Students will use basic critical thinking and analytical reasoning to solve problems related to common information technology issues.
- Students will demonstrate basic understanding of the ethical, legal, and security issues related to all aspects of information technology.
- Students will apply basic security strategies to protect hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, databases, and other information technology assets.
Bachelor Degree Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of comprehensive information technology concepts and principles related to hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and programming.
- Students will use advanced critical thinking and analytical reasoning to solve problems related to a wide variety of information technology issues.
- Students will use advanced knowledge to evaluate the ethical, legal, and security issues related to all aspects of information technology.
- Students will apply best practices and advanced security strategies to protect hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, databases, and other information technology assets.
Watch a video with alum Jonathan Williams talking about the cybersecurity & digital forensics program.
Watch a video with Jeffrey Sunseri, a professor in the IT department, talking about the IT program.
Watch a video with Justin Williams, an Instructor of Information Technology, demonstrate an example of ethical hacking.
Student Voices & Success Stories
- Carter Lehman, 2013, is a Senior Auditor at Dollar Bank in Pittsburgh
- Jon Williams, 2017, Computer Investigative Forensic Analyst, IRS-CI, Electronics Crimes Technology Support Center. Jon enrolled in the Bachelor Science IT program specifically for the Digital Forensics Concentration. He had already earned a BA degree and, at the time, was concurrently enrolled in a Master’s program, which he completed in 2016.
- Bryan Jordan, 2017, Information Technology Specialist – Forensic Examiner, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Bryan, concentrating in Digital Forensics, interned during the summer with the FBI, then continued the analytical work while completing his degree.
- Michael Viveros, 2016, Software Engineer, Net Health. Michael shares his expertise by returning as a guest speaker for database classes and serving on the Business Information Technology department advisory council.
- Chris Scoran, 2016, Technologist, Precision Business Solutions. Chris interned with the IT management and security solution provider, who then offered him a career position. He was recently awarded a Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship for the summer of 2017.
- Bethany Helsel, 2014, Associate Programmer, Sheetz Inc., Since being hired as a Programmer after graduating in May 2014, Bethany was recognized for performance and has been promoted to her current position as Associate Programmer.
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