Information Technology Studies Major
About the BA in Information Technology Studies
A bachelor of arts with a major in Information Technology Studies is offered in conjunction with DU's Department of Computer Science. This degree provides a high-quality education for women seeking careers using information technology in business, education, government, or non-profit organizations. The information technology studies major emphasizes application of computer technology to real world problems. Encountering new technologies, evaluating current technology applications, learning areas of programming, and studying the history of information technologies provides the critical grounding in computing. Course work in this major is especially relevant for women who are already in the workplace and seek career advancement.
About the Minor in Information Technology Studies
A minor in ITS adds a technological dimension to a woman's course of study. Most career endeavors involve the use and application of technology. Regardless of one's major, it is important to understand how to effectively apply technology in one's chosen field. A minor in ITS gives students a firm grounding in information technology and builds on that foundation with courses that study the implementation of effective information technology projects, equipping graduates of the program not only to be intelligent consumers of technology, but also to direct technology applications.
Women employed in the technology field applaud the program's emphasis on liberal studies. In addition to offering a technical background, the program emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and teamwork. Students also study the impact of information technology on society. Students who choose this major will graduate from The Women's College with greatly expanded options for career satisfaction and growth.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program hold positions such as:
- Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Database Administrator
- Database Manager
- Database Programmer
- Educator
- Product Support Representative
- Project Manager
- Information Technology Sales
- Information Technology Project Manager
- Technical Trainer
- Technical Writer
Our alumnae are currently working at First Data, Digital Globe and Lockheed Martin, among other companies. Additionally, some alumnae have started their own consulting businesses.
What you Need to Know to Exceed
The IT industry is taking another turn. Here is an interesting article from "job postings" addressing the future of IT. Article
Academic Requirements
Requirements for the major and minor are listed on the degree planning guides. More »
About the Certificate in Information Technology Studies
Want to add technology skills to your resume? Whether you are a current student at The Women's College or already have a Bachelor's degree, the Information Technology Studies Certificate will provide you with a credential that attests to your having finished a complete course of study in computing, from computing fundamentals to programming to systems design and implementation. Additionally, the certificate is available to students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree in another field and wish to add a technology credential to their portfolios.
Academic Requirements
To receive the certificate in information technology studies, students must: Complete 28 quarter hours of course work (listed below) with at least a B- average.
Students must also prepare an oral presentation, demonstrate the project completed in COMP and present a portfolio of all work completed during the course of study. Presentations will be made to a panel consisting of a faculty member from the Dep't. of Math and Computer Science, a professional from the field of Information Technology, and the Director of the ITS program.
Awarding of the certificate will depend on a positive recommendation from the panel. The criteria for this recommendation are that the project must be both reliable and significant; the written documentation should be clear and unambiguous, and should include technical and user documentation; and the presentation of the project should be professional and concise.
Required Coursework
The certificate planning guide lists the specific requirements for all of The Women's College certificate programs. Certificate planning guide »
From Our Faculty
At The Women's College of the University of Denver, you will work with our core information technology studies faculty throughout your studies. These professionals have significant industry experience and are highly certified in the computing technologies and languages. Our Faculty »
—Warren Kuehner, M.E.E., M.S.
Director
Information Technology Studies Program
