HELP 2014-2015 University Catalog Information Technology Undergraduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code: VS-CERB-INFT

School: Volgenau School of Engineering 

Department: Applied Information Technology 

This certificate is designed primarily for those students who have earned a non-technical bachelor’s degree or current undergraduate students who desire deeper knowledge than what can be accomplished through the AIT minor.  It allows students with non-technical backgrounds to augment the knowledge gained through their major-related courses with a foundation of information technology (IT) topics and their application within organizations to achieve organizational objectives.  Completing this undergraduate certificate provides student with the necessary skills to improve their attractiveness to employers in our technology-driven society.  The certificate requires a minimum of 24 credits, including 15 credits of core courses.  Beyond these requirements, students must select three additional IT courses (9 credits).  Students pursuing the AIT undergraduate certificate should consult with an advisor to select their additional courses.

Students pursuing only the undergraduate certificate in applied information technology will not maintain full-time status which requires a minimum of 12 credits per semester.