Information Technology
Course Requirements
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Estimated Program Expenses
| ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* | $5,016.00-5,092.00 | $17,688.00-17,956.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Technology Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| General Education Course fees | $0-100.00 | $0-100.00 |
| Textbooks | $410.00-1,280.00 | $410.00-1,280.00 |
| Supplies | $0-15.00 | $0-15.00 |
*Program credit hours: 66-67 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition. Tuition is determined by concentration selected.
Contact Information
Jackie Babb, Professor, Digital Media Production
Coordinator
207 Little Hall
910.695.3802
babbj@sandhills.edu
Johna Parker, Professor, Computer Programming & Development
Coordinator
159 Little Hall
910.695.3967
parkerj@sandhills.edu
Marc Stromko, Associate Professor, Gaming and Simulation
Coordinator
205 Little Hall
910.695.3792
stromkos@sandhills.edu