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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 counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • Fresh. English
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • Geoscience
  • Geography
  • OIT - Communication & Energy
  • Graphics
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Literacy
  • PLTW - Intro to Engineering Design*
  • World Language
Soph.
  • Soph. Comp.
  • Soph. Lit.
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geoscience
  • World History
 Any of the above plus:
  • Graphic Occupations
  • Desktop Publishing
  • PLTW - Principles of Engineering*
Jr.
  • Junior English
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • US History (Constitution)
 Any of the above plus:
  • Graphic Occupations Capstone
  • PLTW - Digital Electronics*
Sr.
  • Career Writing
  • English Electives
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Intro to Stats & Calculus
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • Science Elective
  • Political Science
  • Economics
 Any of the above plus:
  • Consumer Ed
  • PLTW - Engineering Design & Development*
  • Web Fundamentals

 *PLTW - Project Lead the Way

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.