Traditional IT degrees are still available in colleges and universities and are typically located within specific departments of these schools, such as: business, engineering, art, and liberal arts. The following briefly describes these degrees:
- Computer Science – a rigorous theoretical study of data structures, operating systems, and programming.
- Information Systems – called management information systems which teach databases, programming, and computer applications.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering – a study of software design, communication systems, digital circuits, and technical products.
Degrees in any one of these areas are perfect for those who want to design electronic products and programs or for those who want to design new and better integrated circuit chips and digital applications.
Practical Information Technology Degrees
Employers want employees who know the practical applications of IT, along with the ability to adapt to evolving computer technology uses, equipment, and programs. These are some of the new degrees with brief descriptions:
- Game Development – programs focus on designing and creating new games for computers and gaming systems.
- Interactive Media – programs focus on the creation of websites and digital media to allow more interactivity in cell phones, kiosks, MP3 players, Internet, and gaming systems.
- Network Engineer – programs focus on the application of IT in databases, programming, and networks.
- Human Computer Interaction – programs focus on the practical application how humans interact with technology and the development of new computer interfaces.
- Software Engineering – programs focus on the engineering applications and practical approaches to software development.
- Multimedia Specialist – programs focus on the practical applications of computer programs and software in various industries for presentation and professional development.
- Education Technology – programs focus the practical applications of IT in educational settings.
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