Major in ICT

Why start an ICT Major?

FSU's Information, Communication and Technology program helps open the doors to a rewarding profession that emphasizes leadership and using information technology to help people, organizations and communities become more connected, and successful.

The IT and communication fields are demanding professionals trained with skills that are augmented by an understanding of contemporary communication techniques as well as technology skills to implement the message and campaigns created. Similarly, the fields are requiring that technology majors, web designers, and IT support staff understand their consumers and customers and are able to communicate needs and solutions effectively. In addition to the demand for new media professionals, web development and communication technology companies are in search of qualified individuals who have relevant knowledge and skill-set, in technical and creative problem-solving as well as communication skills.

Students who acquire a BS with a major in ICT will be able to fill the current job market demands. Students will also position themselves to enter the new media job market, leveraging and integrating the two traditional discipline areas within the program

Requirements for a Major in Information, Communication and Technology

The major in ICT program is a forty-two (42) semester hour program. Students must complete courses in the following focus areas:

• Program Introduction (9 credit hours)
• Technology, Techniques and Research (9 credit hours)
• Organizational Communication and Culture (9 credit hours)
• Writing, Presentation, and Promotion (9 credit hours)
• Capstone in IT Project Management (3 credit hours)

Students must also take a minimum of three (3) semester hours of electives. Students may focus their electives in the areas of:

• Web Development
• Electronic Media Production
• Communication & the Internet
• Desktop Multimedia
• Website Development and Administration
• Internship/DIS/Special Topics

Please contact one of the College's Undergraduate academic advisors for more information. Specific courses and descriptions are listed in the University Bulletin.

Note: All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-"

Additional Requirements for a Major

Program Prerequisites

• MAC 1140 Pre-Calculus Algebra
• PHI 2630 Ethical Issues and Life Choices
• STA 2023 or STA 2122 Statistics
• PSY 2012 General Psychology
• ECO 2013 Macroeconomics
• CGS 2835 Interdisciplinary Web Development or COP 2258 Problem Solving with Object-Oriented Programming

Notes: all prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-"

All students of The Florida State University must fulfill the degree requirements set forth in the "Undergraduate Degree Requiremetns" chapter of the General Bulletin

Last updated: July 27, 2010 by Peter Toro

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