Bachelors (BA / BS) in Information Communication Technology

Students may apply to the bachelor’s in Information Communication Technology at any point in their college career. Refer to the College of Communication and Information's admissions guidelines found in the Registrar's Bulletin for the year you will be applying: http://catalogs.uky.edu/. 

The bachelor’s program in Information Communication and Technology is for students who aspire to work in technology-focused careers. This can be in database management, software development, infrastructure support, and more! Our program not only teaches the technical skills required for these positions, but emphasizes communication throughout. This is essential in ensuring students can communicate with others about technology to facilitate decision making and aid in troubleshooting. 

All ICT students are required to take three (3) credit hours with the ICT 399 internship course that will allow them to put into practice the skills they’ve learned in the program. This is done near the end of the students' time in the program. The program can assist students in finding an internship, though this is ultimately the student’s responsibility.

No, all classes in the program are asynchronous. This means that students complete the course requirements according to the syllabus and deadlines, but they have flexibility within their own schedule to complete coursework at times that work best for their schedule. We recommend students log in everyday to ensure they are staying on-top of communication and assignments.

It's important to know how to approach learning in an online degree program. Online classes are not harder nor easier than in-person classes, but they are different due to their asynchronous modality. This means students going into an online program should expect to:

• Develop a routine: Login to your online class routinely (we recommend at least once daily) to receive updates and contribute meaningfully to any ongoing discussion boards.
• Be good time managers: Determine when you have time to work on coursework throughout the week so you don't fall behind or put off assignments until the last minute.
• Communicate: If you are having any trouble, message your peers and/or your instructor right away to ask for help or clarification. Never be afraid to reach out to your instructors or Student Affairs if you need assistance--we have many resources to help you, but we need to know your situation to act accordingly on your behalf.

If you need additional support in navigating the online classroom, Canvas (our learning management system) has a number of helpful tools, including a module for new students that walks through everything you need to know about navigating information in your online class.

No, you are awarded the same diploma from UK as students who take classes in-person. There is no denotation of “online” on your diploma or your transcripts.

Yes. Our faculty are happy to meet with our students by phone call, email, or an online meeting. You are also welcome to set up an in-person appointment if you ever find yourself in Lexington.

The ICT program strives to educate students to assume leadership roles where the application of information technology is concerned with the ultimate goal of connecting people, organizations and communities to enhance their ability to succeed. Some examples of occupations that fall within the ICT arena include: Database Analyst, Staff Technologist, Computer Support Specialist, Privacy Coordinator, Information Security Analyst, Web Marketing Manager, Digital Strategist, Information Assurance Analyst, Web Developer, and much more.