Information Technology Edison State Community College

Enjoy computers? Interested in continually changing computer applications? The field of Information Technology is developing, expanding and intensifying. Individuals interested in this field are needed to lead the way! Information Technology involves creating and applying algorithms to provide solutions to problems.

You will learn about various computer languages and how to piece processes together like an intricate puzzle. This career path provides students with a strong computer background and an overview of the workings of the organizational structure. The latter is important since computers are used to a large extent in meeting the informational needs of both large and small organizations. Information technology professionals are needed to assist management in implementing and maintaining computer systems.

Employment opportunities are expected to increase through the next decade. Information technologists function as end users, application developers or systems specialists trained to identify and implement the use of computing software packages. This pathway can lead to a career as an applications programmer, information center consultant, IT director, network administrator, network engineer, programmer, systems analyst, help desk support, user support and more.