The Information Technology Certificate (ITC) is designed for students of any major who aspire to incorporate computer information technology in their specific field. A student will acquire a strong background in problem-solving techniques by completing two computer programming courses designed specifically for non-computer science majors.
Certificate Information
15-19 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0
In-Person
For more information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.
All courses below are 3 credit hours and require a grade of C or better unless otherwise noted.
Computer Literacy & Computer Programming (9 - 11 credit hours)
- CSCI-C 106 - Intro. to Comp. & Their Use
- CSCI-A 201 or CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 210 - Programming I (3-4 credit hours)
- CSCI-A 202 or CSCI-C 202 or INFO-I 211 - Programming II (3-4 credit hours)
Electives (2 courses)
Students must choose one track and complete at least six credit hours of additional computer science or related technology coursework in that track. The lists of track and course options follow below:
Tracks
- Information Systems
- Fine Arts
- Geoscience
- Journalism
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Business
- Education
- Criminal Justice
Notes
- Students who have an interest in a Computer Science or Informatics degree are highly encouraged to take C201/C202 or I210/I211.
- Students who have an interest in a Computer Science degree are highly encouraged to take C343.
- Students who have an interest in an Informatics degree are highly encouraged to take I101.
Each track is 6 credit hours unless otherwise stated.
Information Systems (choose two courses)
- CSCI-A 121 - Cyberspace Influences on Privacy, Security, and Society
- CSCI-A 211 - Word Processing Applications
- CSCI-A 212 - Spreadsheet Applications
- CSCI-A 213 - Database Applications
- CSCI-A 247 - Network Technologies and Administration
- CSCI-N 211 - Introduction to Databases
Fine Arts (choose two courses)
- FINA-P 323 - Introduction to Web Design
- FINA-S 254 - Beginning Typography
- FINA-S 351 - Graphic Design 2
- FINA-S 352 - Graphic Design 3
- FINA-T 338 - Special Topics in Digital Media
Geoscience (choose two courses)
- GEOG-G 338 - Geographic Information Science
- GEOG-G 438 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Journalism (choose two courses)
- JOUR-J 210 - Visual Communication
- JOUR-J 362 - Journalism Multimedia Storytelling
- JOUR-J 425 - Supervision of School Media
Nursing (choose two courses)
- NURS-H 335 - Data Analysis/Practice and Research
- XXXX-X xxx - Any course from another listed track
Sociology (choose two courses)
- SOC-S 380 - Introduction to Methods and Social Research I
- SOC-S 381 - Introduction to Methods and Social Research II
Psychology (choose two courses)
- PSY-P 341 - Research and Quantitative Methods in Psychology I
- PSY-P 342 - Research and Quantitative Methods in Psychology II
- PSY-P 354 - Statistical Analysis in Psychology
Business (choose two courses)
- BUS-K 321 - Management of Information Technology
- BUS-K 330 - Special Topics: Information Technology Management Issues
- BUS-K 340 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- BUS-K 440 - Business Intelligence
- BUS-P 301 - Operations Management
- BUS-P 330 - Project Management
- BUS-P 421 - Supply Chain Management
- ECON-E 280 - Applied Statistics for Business and Economics I
- ECON-E 281 - Applied Statistics for Business and Economics II
Education (choose two courses)
- EDUC-W 200 or EDUC-R 531 - Computer in Education
- EDUC-W 506 - Using the Internet in K-12 Classrooms
- EDUC-W 520 - Technical Issues in Computer-Based Education
- EDUC-W 540 - Computer-Based Teaching Methods
Criminal Justice (choose two courses)
- CJUS-P 295 - Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources
- XXXX-X xxx - Any course from another listed track
Careers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), undergraduate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.
When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.
Many of IU Southeast’s certificate programs are stackable – meaning that you can use the credit hours earned for your certificate toward an associate or bachelor degree program.