Information Communication Technology students gain knowledge and skills needed to effectively apply, use and manage technology when solving problems specifically related to information and communication. ICT majors may pursue one of two concentrations. ICT Commercialization: Focuses on ICT as an enabling tool to drive economic growth. Technology Management: Focuses on using technology to provide a stable operating environment. NEW: ICT is excited to annouce their new track-Information Studies. The information studies track allows students to learn how information can be created, communicated, stored, and/or transformed to benefit individuals, organizations, and society. In our information based society, teaching practical skills for analyzing, processing, managing information that will allow them to then create technology-based solutions using a user-centered approach and evaluate the roles of information in a variety of organizational settings is a valuable skill set that is currently sought by employers.
ICT is an emerging field offering you unlimited career opportunities.
Career opportunities in ICT
Students gain knowledge and skills needed to effectively apply, use and manage technology when solving problems specifically related to information and communication. Classes provide a human and organizational focus on technology—teaching students how to be effective users of technology. Students who major in ICT can expect to work in positions where they are the communication link between people, organizations and the technologies used to support those organizations' information infrastructures.
ICT majors may pursue one of two concentrations.
Focuses on ICT as an enabling tool to drive economic growth.
Focuses on using technology to provide a stable operating environment.
Degree Requirements
120 Credit Hours (EXCLUDES: KHP service courses, EXP courses, and remedial courses)
Complete all UK Core requirements, Graduation Writing, BA or BS requirements, and one statistics course
42 Hours at the 300 level or above
2.00 cumulative GPA and 2.00 major GPA required to graduate
Pre-Major Requirements–9 Hours
ICT 200—Information Literacy and Critical Thinking
ICT 201—General Information Studies
ICT 202—Technologies for Information Services
Core Requirements–12 Hours
ICT 205—Issues in ICT Policy
ICT 300—ICT in Society
ICT 301—Introduction to Databases
ICT 399—Internship in ICT
Focus Area–12 Hours
Choose four courses from the following
ICT 302—Content Management Systems
ICT 307—Copyright
ICT 325—Multimedia and Technology
ICT 406—E-Commerce Regulation
ICT 410—Privacy
IS 402—Competitive Intelligence
Electives–6 Hours
Select any two 300+ level IS or ICT courses
Cognate–15 Hours (300+ level) Outside the Major
Focus Area–12 Hours
Choose four courses from the following
ICT 302—Content Management Systems
ICT 303—Systems Analysis
ICT 325— Multimedia and Technology
ICT 351—Technology Security
ICT 406—E-Commerce Regulation
ICT 418—Linux System Administration
ICT 420—Semantic Web Development
ICT 550—Security Informatics
ICT 552—Cybercrime and Digital Law Enforcement
JOU 330—Web Publishing and Design
Electives–6 Hours
Select any two 300+ level IS or ICT courses
Cognate–15 Hours (300+ level) Outside the Major
Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site.
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Median Salary
$63,490
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
148,500
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
39,500
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.
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Median Salary
$82,710
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
567,800
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
118,600
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
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Median Salary
$127,640
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
348,500
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
53,700
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.
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Median Salary
$98,430
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
146,200
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
12,700
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization. Others, called computer user support specialists, assist non-IT users who are having computer problems.
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Median Salary
$50,380
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
766,900
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
88,800
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and are secure from unauthorized access.
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Median Salary
$80,280
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
120,000
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
13,400
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.
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Median Salary
$75,790
per year in 2017
Number of Jobs
382,600
in 2017
10 Year Job Outlook
30,200
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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