Major Focus- Information Technology- This KSU Tuscarawas program is focused on preparing students for the hot industry in a growing field.
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With over 30 degrees to choose from, Kent State University (KSU) at Tuscarawas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (IT). This degree offers 7 different concentrations which can be completed completely online or with hybrid learning of both digital lessons and in-person learning.
Major Focus on Information Technology
The degree program gives students the tools to:
- Support computing & network infrastructures for the needs of individuals and organizations
- Write programs necessary to help them render their tasks more efficiently on their desktop or mobile devices
- Utilize databases and write the web-based interfaces to pull the data
- Code and deploy applications across the cloud
Concentration Options
- The Application Development concentration provides students with the ability to program in languages typically utilized in contemporary business environments. Students will code in applications such as Visual Basic, C++, Java, C# and other industry-standard applications to develop programs employing event-driven and object-oriented techniques.
- The Applied Computer Security and Forensics concentration places an emphasis on security of computer and network systems, including forensic work to prevent and/or determine and correct security issues utilizing “cybersecurity” devices, procedures, tools, and solutions.
- The Database Design and Administration concentration focuses on skills needed to become a database manager. Topics include relational database design; working with database servers, users, and permissions; SQL statements used for queries and reports; and incorporating databases into programming used in web-based and desktop forms.
- The Health Information Technology concentration provides students with the tools to install, manage, troubleshoot and secure hardware and software systems in healthcare environments. The course of study includes health IT privacy, security, EHR Implementation and support, mobile device management, technology and application life-cycle management, organizational behavior, medical business operations and regulatory requirements.
- The Integrated Information Technology concentration is ideal for students who want a flexible course of study for positions that require IT staff to perform a wide range of technical duties.
- The Internet/Multimedia concentration focuses on scripting, server-side form handling, web database integration, and interactive and dynamic multimedia Internet development.
- The Networking concentration focuses on configuring and maintaining network information systems and components in various network operating system and cloud computing environments that are prevalent in today’s businesses. The emphasis is on network administration (i.e. managing Active Directory and network services), servers, workstations, virtualization, security, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance.
Future Career Paths
- Kent State Tuscarawas Information Technology Graduates may acquire the following types of positions:
- Web or software developer
- Hardware, network, cloud, virtualization technician or engineer
- IT support specialist or consultant
- Help desk, network, or IT project manager
- Security or forensic analyst
Systems, network or database administrator in all sectors of business, including education, manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, & government
Program Requirements
- 120 credit hours where 18-19 of those hours will be in a specific concentration.
- A roadmap for this program’s class schedule success is laid out here.
Enrollment
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Applications can be found online here
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No application fee
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No test scores needed for first-year students
Why Go Anywhere Else?
Unique classroom opportunities present themselves exclusively to Tuscarawas students.
- High-quality teaching
- Advising
- Mentoring
- Learning with small class sizes
- State-of-the-art technology, software, and equipment to learn and create with.
- Gold standard curriculum and excellent Professors.
- Tutoring is offered for many Kent Core classes including; psychology, biology, math, chemistry, and writing.
- Local advisors dedicated to the Tuscarawas campus will assist with academic forms, information, classes as well as success tips virtually or in person.
- USCAA athletics on campus.
- Over $350K in scholarships are awarded annually.
- Ability to gain future career experience in the exclusive KSU Tuscarawas Research Colloquium.
Tuscarawas Campus Dedicated to Success
The job forecast for information technology careers from the U.S. Beauru of Labor Statistics is predicted to grow exceedingly faster than the average at an 11% rate for the next eight years. There are predictions that about 531,200 new jobs will be needed. The U.S. Beauru of Labor Statistics states that, “Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.”
Why go anywhere else when 
low tuition, close to home, extraordinary education is right down the road!
Kent State University at Tuscarawas330 University Drive NE New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330)-339-3391
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Training and Development Managers, at Computer and Information Technology Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) (visited August 8, 2021).
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