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Information Technology - Coursework and Careers

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IT careers involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.  The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT careers are available in every sector of the economy from Financial Services to Medical Services, from Business to Engineering and Environmental Services.

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Career Pathways Career Choices Tips for Successful Planning
  • Network Systems
  • Information Support & Services
  • Web & Digital Communication
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance
  • Programming & Software Development
  • Software Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Web/Designer Developer
  • Database Manager
  • Multimedia Producer
  • Take placement testing at MCC in March/April of Junior year.
  • Take ACT/SAT in spring semester of junior year of high school.
  • Meet annually with high school guidance counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • English I
  • English I (H)
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra I (H)
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Geometry (H) Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Conceptual Physics
  • Conceptual Physics (H)
  • Global Studies
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography
  • Essential Technology
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Computer Programming
  • Intro to News Media-Blended
  • Television Production
  • Basic 2-D
Soph.
  • English II
  • English II (H)
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra I (H) 
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Geometry (H) Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Chemistry - Trad & Blended
  • Chemistry (H) Trad & Blended
  • American Government
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography
                                
  • Essential Technology
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Computer Programming
  • Intro to News Media-Blended
  • News Media Production-Newspaper
  • News Media Production-Newspaper (H)
  • Television Production
  • Basic 2-D
  • Graphic Design
  • AP Computer Science
Jr.
  • English III - Trad & Blended
  • English III (H)
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP English Literature & Composition 
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II - Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Discrete Mathematics with Data Analysis
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • Dual Credit College Algebra
  • Biology - Trad & Blended
  • Biology (H)
  • Electronics
  • Botany
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics C
  • US History - Trad & Blended
  • AP US History - Trad & Blended
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography 
                    
  • Essential Technology
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Computer Programming
  • Intro to News Media-Blended
  • News Media Production-Newspaper
  • News Media Production-Newspaper (H)
  • Television Production
  • Basic 2-D
  • Graphic Design
  • Adv Computer Graphics S1
  • Adv Computer Graphics S2
  • AP Computer Science
  • MCC Digital Media (Web Development)
Sr.
  • English IV Alienation & Perception
  • English IV Responsibility & Engagement
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  • English IV Dual Credit S1/MCC ENG 151 Composition I - Blended
  • English IV Dual Credit S2/MCC ENG 152 Composition II - Blended
  • Algebra II Trad & Blended 
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Discrete Mathematics with Data Analysis
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • Dual Credit College Algebra
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Electronics
  • Animal Science
  • Botany
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics C
                         
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography
             
                    
  • Essential Technology
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Computer Programming
  • Intro to News Media-Blended
  • News Media Production-Newspaper
  • News Media Production-Newspaper (H)
  • Television Production
  • Basic 2-D
  • Graphic Design
  • Adv Computer Graphics S1
  • Adv Computer Graphics S2
  • AP Computer Science
  • MCC Digital Media (Web Development)
  • Economics
  • AP Economics

 

Career Planning

Type of Degree Degree Names

Certificate

Career and Technical Education Certificates
Associate's

Career and Technical Education Associate Degrees

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are designed to prepare students for immediate employment.

Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer degrees are designed to provide students with a strong general education foundation and prerequisite coursework for continued study at a four-year college or university.

 

Sample academic plans are provided for use by students who have decided on a major but not on an intended transfer school.

 

For students who have decided on a transfer school, transfer guides are provided, showing how courses apply to specific majors at many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Bachelor's Information Technology

A few examples of baccalaureate majors related to this Career Cluster include the following:

  • Game Design and Development
  • Health Information Technology
  • Information Systems Technology
  • Management Information Systems
  • Web and Digital Media Development

There are many Illinois colleges and universities that offer programs related to these areas of study. To see a full list, please refer to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) website.