Information Technology

Please note: This program is not currently accepting new enrollments.

Do you like solving puzzles? Cracking codes? Connecting the dots? Are you fascinated by all things tech? Then a career in Information Technology might be the link to a brighter future.

In today’s digital world, IT professionals are in extremely high demand. With an Information Technology degree, you’ll have opportunities to work for major corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and small businesses.

As an IT major, you’ll learn how to write code for various applications; program using JAVA and other languages; become experienced with SQL fundamentals; gain a deep understanding of operating systems, virtualization, firewalls, systems analysis and design; and much more.

At Central Penn, you have options to specialize in the following areas: Networking, Website development, Programming, Internet security and Software engineering.

Central Penn College also offers a Computer Information Systems associate degree.

Program offered

On-ground, online, hybrid

In the news

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Before attending Central Penn College for his Information Technology degree, college was something that never was on my radar growing up. In high school, I

Central Penn College’s Information Technology intern is a study in resiliency

As an intern for Central Penn College’s Information Technology department, Garrett Horst stays very busy.

Travis Scotto: Information Technology Grad, Professional and Instructor

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APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

Students will learn how to collaborate with management and lead project teams in developing applications to solve business problems. In addition to gaining hands-on technical skills, students will gain a deep understanding of the standards and principles of application development and use that specialized knowledge to address new and challenging situations.

NETWORKING AND SECURITY

Students will learn how to lead project development teams in the design, installation and maintenance of complex networks. As part of Central Penn’s Networking and Security concentration, students will be trained on how to discover and disable malicious hacker and virus attacks.

Courses

Discrete Math
Structured Programming
Networking I & II
Microcomputer Systems
Data Modeling Foundations
Object-Oriented Programming I & II
SQL Fundamentals
Operating Systems
Cyber Ethics
Visual Programming
Network Management
Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Advanced Routing
Advanced Switching
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
Human-Computer Interaction
Systems Analysis and Design
Internet Programming I & II
Software Engineering
Virtualization
Bachelor Degree Internship
Job Pursuit Seminar

Admissions Requirements Accreditations

Careers you can pursue

Information Systems Manager
Computer Systems Manager
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Network Systems Analyst
Data Communications Analyst
Network Security Analyst
Application Developer
Client Support Technician
IT Policy Specialist
IT Specialist

You will succeed if you are...

Love all things tech
Problem-solver
Versatile
Lifelong Learner
Team Player
Conceptual Thinker
Analytical
Good sense of humor

88.1%

88.1% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.

* Based on graduates whom we have information during a one-year period from 2022-23. It should be noted that 98.1% of graduates were employed in some capcity or continuing their education.

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