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.
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Median Salary
$69,430
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
160,500
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
20,900
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and find a solution that is more efficient and effective.
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Median Salary
$88,740
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
633,900
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
56,000
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.
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Median Salary
$142,530
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
414,400
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
46,800
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.
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Median Salary
$109,020
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
159,300
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
8,400
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations.
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Median Salary
$53,470
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
863,100
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
83,100
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data.
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Median Salary
$90,070
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
116,900
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
10,500
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks.
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Median Salary
$82,050
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
383,900
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
18,200
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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