Information Technology Degree

The information technology degree program at Lake Michigan 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 Michigan colleges that offer information technology degrees.

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Lake Michigan College (LMC)

1020 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI

Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Township, Michigan, was founded in 1946 and was originally known as Benton Harbor Junior College. By 1954 the school was restructured as Benton Harbor Community College and Technical Institute, a name that would last a year. This was due to the school receiving its own community college district and being renamed Lake Michigan College to better reflect its new role in the community. A new campus was constructed in 1965, becoming the main campus of the school. The school maintains several campuses in addition to the main one, located in Benton Harbor, Bertrand Crossing, and South Haven.

Academics

Lake Michigan College offers a large number of programs aimed at assisting student pursue their goals, be it academic transfer or technical and career training. Students seeking academic transfer will complete the first two years of a four year education at LMC, followed by transfer to a four year college or university to continue that education and complete the final two year and obtain a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs provide training and education in a high demand fields and industries as part of the school's effort to promote workforce development and assist individuals in pursuing long term employment in their field of study. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Dental Assisting
• Environmental Science
• Graphic Design
• Liberal Arts

Additional Services

In addition, the school offers adult and continuing education courses. Adult education assists adult individuals who have not completed high school to complete a course of study that prepares the for the GED exam, the passing of which confers a diploma equivalent to a high school diploma. Continuing education courses provide refreshers for individuals in a specific area of study and are often required as part of a recertification or relicensing procedure.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Lake Michigan College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that meet the minimum standard requirements, complete an application, and pay the associated fees. Submission of transcripts and test scores are also encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor and participating in new student orientation. Students that do not have transcripts or standardized test scores or do not meet the minimum scores may be asked to take a placement exam prior to the start of registration.

Financial aid is Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance will obtain a federal PIN and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used by the financial aid office to calculate need and aid program eligibility when constructing an aid packet. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year and should be submitted prior to posted deadlines to ensure funds are disbursed in a timely fashion.

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).