Vermont State University, the first statewide, hybrid higher education institution in the United States, launched its unified brand identity and logo during a live virtual broadcast today. The unveiling is a major milestone in a transformation process unifying three institutions – Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. Sixteen months ago, the Vermont State Colleges System initiated a…
School of Engineering and Computing
Computer Information Technology (BS)
At Vermont Tech, you’ll get both the classroom and real-world experience you need to design, build, and deploy dynamic software systems; scalable and secure data networks; and telecommunication infrastructures. Our students develop the technical savvy necessary to effectively interact with software developers at a detailed level while recognizing the big-picture business viewpoint and how to communicate effectively with the rest of an organization.
Graduates of this program are prepared to understand the organization and technology of computers, databases, networking, and other information technologies. Students are introduced to the breadth of technologies and to the basics of the business world.
Because of the broad technological background this program provides, students are well-prepared to enter new technical areas as the field expands and evolves.
In addition to the student outcomes included in the associate program, a student with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology will be able to:
- Use relational databases to solve information management problems
- Apply best security practices to safeguard information systems
- Apply significant technical knowledge in their field of study to solve technical problems
- Work effectively as a member of a team to design, develop, and implement solutions to technical problems
- Make ethical professional decisions in their careers
All students actively participate in the design, development, and evaluation of a sizable information technology system and present the results of that effort.
The student, in consultation with their advisor, may develop a sequence of courses that best meets their pace, experience, and needs while still satisfying all degree requirements, including minimum required credits and required program courses. A typical curriculum is shown here.
Program enrollment and graduation countCurriculum Details
year
1
year
2
year
3
year
4
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fall Semester
- CIS 4721 CIS Senior Project I
- SCI XXXX Science elective
- Select Three
- XXX XXXX Elective
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spring Semester
- CIS 4722 CIS Senior Project II
- Select Three
- XXX XXXX Elective
Job Projections
NATIONAL AVG.
31%
Computer & Information Tech Occupations
12%
That Translates Into
131,000
JOB OPENINGS BETWEEN 2019 - 2029
Projected Employment Growth for Computer & Information Technology Occupations, 2019-2029 (source: BLS)
Employers
- Barre Supervisory Union
- Berkeley Communications
- Burton Snowboards
- Cabot Creamery
- DataMann
- GlobalFoundries
- Intralot
- Leidos
- Northern Vermont University
- Physicians Computer Company
- Red River
- Sovernet
- Staples
- Technology Seed
- Trapp Family Lodge
- Union Mutual Insurance of Vermont
- Vermont Country Store
- Vermont Public Radio
- Vermont State Employees Credit Union
- Vermont Systems
- Vertek
- MyWebGrocer
Job Titles
- Tech Support
- Front End Developer
- IT Help Center
- Network Administrator
- Customer & Technical Support
- Systems Engineer
- Assistant Network Admin
- System Administrator
- Managed Services Technician
- Network Monitor
- Technical Associate
- Computer Technician
- Analyst/Programmer
- Technology Support Technician
- Desktop Support
- Network Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- Intermediate PC Technician
Student Stories
Student Stories
Joel Williams
• Great sense of community
• Enjoys doing things with computers
• Room for growth and advancement
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