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As an Information Technology (IT) major, you’ll explore and learn fundamental aspects of web design, database management, programming, security, communication networks and more. You’ll work with outstanding faculty to demystify and navigate the world of technology as you prepare for an exciting future in IT!
Blending theory and practice, our inclusive, high-impact curriculum ensures consistent opportunities for you to experience and apply the information and skills you acquire. In addition to identifying the structures and functions of various multimedia systems, you’ll expand your abilities to select, create, apply, integrate and administer them. As an IT major, you’ll receive essential support as well as opportunities for internships and certification.
You’ll gain familiarity with the industry through our innovative curriculum, giving you an edge in your continued IT education and enhancing your job qualifications. Equipped with information, skills, experiences in the workplace, and industry certifications, you – an IT graduate! – are poised to thrive upon transfer to a baccalaureate program and enter an intellectually and financially rewarding career.
Philosophy
The Information Technology program prepares you for the technological workforce of tomorrow. To this end, we strive to enrich our students with basic and fundamental knowledge of the technologies that will govern our world of tomorrow and equip you with the skill and hands-on expertise needed in the workforce.
To promote career readiness within the curriculum, the IT Program implements course design and experiences that promote and incorporate the National Association of College and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies:
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Oral/Written Communication
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Digital Technology
- Leadership
- Professionalism/Work Ethic
- Career Management
- Global/Intercultural Fluency
Industry Certification
Beginning in Spring 2019, the Information Technology (IT) Program has collaborated with Per Scholas to enhance our courses with IT industry certification. Per Scholas is an organization committed to closing the technological-skills divide and preparing smart, dedicated people from underserved and underrepresented communities to work in key technical roles, creating transformative career opportunities for students and building a more diverse technical workforce.
As a student in the IT program, you’ll be required to complete INFT 204: Internship in Information Technology, a course that fully embeds the NACE Career Competencies into major assignments throughout the semester and leads you to industry certification to further your IT careers. To date, students enrolled in this course have applied for certification in Network+. Industry certification will be expanded to additional IT courses and to include Comp TIA A+ and Cybersecurity.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Information Technology Program, you’ll be able to:
- Apply the principles of database management, computer and data communication networks, security, programming, web technology and software development to a given information technology problem;
- Demonstrate proficiency with basic hardware and software-related tasks. Installing operating systems, assembling and disassembling a computer, installing software, setting up small networks, connecting peripherals;
- Illustrate how technology is used in a business setting;
- Apply technical knowledge and skills in devising solutions to business challenges;
- Analyze the effectiveness of various technologies in a business or information technology scenario; and
- Explain and apply professional and ethical behavior as promoted by international computing societies, such as ACM and AITP.
Experiences
As a motivated IT student, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to work with CUNY IT faculty and industry professionals to conduct and assist in real-life research as CUNY Research Scholars. Over one academic year, the CUNY Research Scholars Program provides funded laboratory experiences for associate-degree students to encourage undergraduate participation in authentic research and to increase persistence in STEM disciplines. Students receive 400 hours of mentoring from faculty members and participate in programming offered at their campuses, including sessions on laboratory safety, public speaking, and poster preparation.
Requirements
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Information Technology requires the completion of 60 credits. Please refer to course descriptions for information on pre-requisites and/or co-requisites. For more information on potential paths to degree completion, review the degree maps:
Transfer Opportunities
An articulation agreement is a written contract or partnership between Guttman Community College and a senior college/university that outlines agreed upon coursework that will transfer over to that particular institution. When you complete your coursework and meet the requirements specified by the receiving institution(s) upon applying, you will be admitted and those completed courses will be applied towards your baccalaureate degree.
The Information Technology program has articulation agreements with the following institutions:
Advisory Board
External stakeholders committed to access and excellence in public higher education are vital members of the Guttman community. We value their expertise in Information Technology, their contributions to the industry, and their support for our Program of Study.
- Kris Acharya – Director, Mobile Center of Excellence, Service Architecture and Engagement, Pfizer, Inc.
- Ted Brown, Ph.D. – Professor of Computer Science, Queens College, CUNY, and CUNY Graduate Center; Executive Director, CUNY Institute of Software Design and Development
- Rory Burke – Vice President, Business Engagement Lead, AXA XL
- Enmanuel Brito ‘18 – Guttman Alum, Information Technology
- Rick Carney – Managing Director, IT Shared Services, Omnicom; Trustee, Society for Information Management (SIM), New Jersey Chapter
- Keith Erichsen – Senior Manager, NYU Langone Medical Center
- Kevin Estevez ’19 – Guttman Alum, Information Technology
- Florindo Gallicchio – Solutions Architect, deepwatch
- Junior Jaundoo ‘19 – Guttman Alum, Information Technology
- Ahmet Mete Kok – Professor of Computer Information Systems, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), CUNY
- Richard Langford – Director, Modern Learning Team, Microsoft
- Alejandro Lopez ‘15 – Guttman Alum, Information Technology
- Guerrino Lupetin – Senior Vice President, Digital Delivery, Atypical Digital
- Steven Quinn – Information Systems and Services Manager, Office of the Board of Trustees, CUNY
- Alexandria Roman – Administrative Assistant, Information Technology Department, Harlem Children’s Zone
- Adam Rubens – Manager, Research Support, NYU Langone Medical Center
- John Situ – Director, Information Technology, Harlem Children’s Zone