Award: Associate of Science Degree
Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Information Technology Degree provides students with a foundation in computers and technology and provides a path for transfer to a four-year institution.
Program Description: The Information Technology program provides students with a foundation in hardware, software, and programming and includes the required general education credits for transfer to a four-year institution. Students will acquire skills in basic programming, hardware, software, and web design. Students will also develop a working knowledge of ethics and career readiness skills (teamwork, communication, customer service, and professionalism.) for the IT field. In addition to taking the program core courses, students can focus their Computer Technology degree with further study based on their choice of electives.
Program Goals: The Information Technology program will:
- Provide content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
- Promote technical competency, professional knowledge, career readiness and ethical responsibility.
- Prepare students for certification exams in the technology industry.
- Prepare students for successful careers in the Information technology field or for further study in the field.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to: