Information Technology Minor

Dr. Laurie Patterson, coordinator of the Information Technology minor

The College of Arts and Sciences offers an interdisciplinary minor in information technology which provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of technology and its impact on society and in the workplace. Because information technology affects virtually all aspects in society: education, business, and industry; the study of information technology is best suited to an interdisciplinary approach. In this interdisciplinary minor, students will encounter various aspects of information technology that directly impact their chosen course of study. Students should contact the coordinator for additional information.

Requirements for a Minor in Information Technology:

A minor in information technology requires completion of 18 hours, including 12 hours of core courses and 6 hours of electives. At least 3 elective hours must be at the 300 level or above.

Core Courses:

Electives:

Any 200 or higher level CSC course (not used to fulfill the core course requirement);
Any 200 or higher level CIT course (not used to fulfill the core course requirement);
Any 200 or higher level MIS course (not used to fulfill the core course requirement);
ART 220 - 3-D Computer Graphics Tools and Literacy (FST 220 )
ART 260 - Introduction To Graphic Design
ART 320 - Computer Animation (FST 320 )
CLR 450 - Data Management
COM 280 - Introduction to Digital Media Production
COM 283 - Digital Audio I
COM 361 - Media Law and Ethics
COM 380 - Field Video Production I
COM 387 - Desktop Publishing
COM 480 - Field Video Production II
CRW 323 - Bookbuilding
EBD 354 - Managing Innovation and Technology
EDN 303 - Instructional Technology
EDN 416 - Instructional Applications of Computers
ENG 314 - Digital Composing
FST 201 - Introduction to Film Production
FST 220 - 3-D Computer Graphics Tools and Literacy
FST 320 - Computer Animation
FST 430 - Digital Visual Effects
FST 497 - Applied Post Production
GGY 322 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
GGY 424 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GGY 426 - Environmental Geographic Information Systems
MGT 354 - Managing Innovation and Technology
MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
MUS 210 - Digital Music and Sound Technology
MUS 214 - Recording Technology I
MUS 215 - Recording Technology II
SOC 303 - Media and Society

Additional Information:

Students must earn at least a “C” (2.00) average in courses counted for a minor in information technology. This minor is not available for students majoring in computer science or information technology.