Information Technology Degree

The information technology degree program at Monroe College teaches students the design of technological systems such as computing systems for the solution of business and research data and communications support needs. Students who graduate from the information technology degree program may pursue careers in IT technology, including IT network administrator, engineer, program manager, and more. Courses include principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, and more. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer information technology degrees.

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Monroe College

1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY

Monroe College, located in Bronx, New York, was founded in 1933 as the Monroe School of Business with the purpose of providing quality career oriented education for men and women. The school began with a small class enrollment but had grown significantly by World War II, after which enrollment skyrocketed due to increased demand by veterans for career oriented education. Since then the school has maintained high standards and a mission to be on the cutting edge of education and technology to ensure that students receive the best education possible and prepares them for employment in a modern and changing world.

Academics

Monroe College provides students with a liberal arts core curriculum that is combined with the student's desired course of study in order to earn the desired major. Programs are managed through multiple schools that comprise Monroe College, each with covering a specific field of study and maintaining its own courses. The school offers, certificates, associate degrees, bachelor degrees and graduate degrees depending on the students desired level of education, commitment and goals. Certificate and associate degrees are offered as part of the schools dedication to providing career development education and its tradition of adapting to the needs of students.  Bachelor and Graduate programs provide more  in depth education in similar areas of study, allowing students to develop higher earning potential and more employment opportunities.

Programs of study include:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Monroe College must submit a completed application along with all required documentation. Once submitted the student will have an interview with a admissions representative, after which a decision will be made regarding enrollment. Individuals pursuing certificates or associate degrees will have less stringent requirements for admission than those pursuing a bachelor's degree. Individual's applying to Monroe College's King Graduate School must have earned a bachelor's degree and must supply a separate completed application in order to be considered. High GRE scores and a strong academic record are also a plus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional information to verify the accuracy of the FAFSA due to new federal regulations governing the financial aid process. Scholarships may also be pursued from private sources through applications submitted individually to each desired one. Such scholarships will each have their own awards criterion.

Clubs and Organizations

Monroe College is home to a number of clubs and organizations that allow students to meet with one another to discuss academics, personal interests, cultural issues, or other topics as based on the focus of the club. Students are encouraged to participate in one or more of these clubs and organization in order to socialize with fellow students and to participate in non classroom related activities.

Clubs and organizations at Monroe College include:

• Gaming 4 All
• Criminal Justice Club
• Allied Health Club
• Amnesty International
• Poetry Club 

Students Enrolled in the Information Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Monroe College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Computer Systems Analysts

Description

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Computer Network Architects

Description

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).