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Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is defined as using computers and software to manage information. In some companies, this is referred to as Management Information Services (or MIS) or simply as Information Services (or IS). The information technology department of a large company would be responsible for storing information, protecting information, processing the information, transmitting the information as necessary, and later retrieving information as necessary. Richland offers many different options for students interested in Information Technology.  All IT students receive a common foundation of knowledge, followed by a specific concentration in one of three areas, and a capstone experience that puts into practice the IT knowledge gained throughout the program.

See related program: Computer Science

Career and Technical Education Options

Information Technology is a career and technical education program. Some courses may not transfer to four-year institutions.

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Information Technology Courses

NumberTitleHours
IT 105Information Technology Systems2-2-3
IT 115Windows Fundamentals2-2-3
IT 116Windows Client Operating Systems2-2-3
IT 120Spreadsheet Applications2-2-3
IT 130Word Processor Applications2-2-3
IT 131Programming Logic2-2-3
IT 141Networking Fundamentals2-4-4
IT 151Internet Techniques2-2-3
IT 153Web Development2-2-3
IT 173A+ Computer Technologies2-4-4
IT 205Help Desk Techniques2-2-3
IT 206Operating Systems Support2-2-3
IT 207Software Applications Support2-2-3
IT 210Presentation Graphic Applications2-2-3
IT 220Data Management Applications2-2-3
IT 221Database Design2-2-3
IT 222Structured Query Language2-2-3
IT 230Project Management2-2-3
IT 241Network Routing Technologies2-4-4
IT 242Wireless Networking2-2-3
IT 243Network Switching Technologies2-4-4
IT 244Wide Area Networks2-4-4
IT 245Network Security2-2-3
IT 246Voice Over IP Fundamentals2-2-3
IT 271Windows Server Operating Systems2-2-3
IT 273Managing Windows Networks2-2-3
IT 274Windows Active Directory2-2-3
IT 280Advanced Systems Development3-2-4
IT 282Dynamic Web Development2-2-3
IT 284Web Programming2-2-3
IT 285Systems Analysis and Design2-4-4
IT 290Work Experience Practicum1-1-3
IT 295Special Advanced Projects1-1-3
IT 297Emerging Technologies3-2-2

Information Technology Faculty

Full-time Information Technology Faculty

Faculty

  • Harper, Linda
  • Brown, Ina
  • Graff, Kimberly
  • Morrisey, Julie
  • Stielow, Phil