Information Technology, Minor - CEPS, UNH

Undergraduate

Information Technology

Learn essential skills to build, operate, and secure information technology systems.
Degree
Minor
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
6
Credit
22 hrs.
Full-time
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Part-time
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Computer Science

The Information Technology minor at UNH offers practical computer skills that enhance any major. 

Here you'll be able to learn programming fundamentals and IT applications and develop technical problem-solving abilities valuable across industries.

Computer Science Department

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Innovation Scholars

The only first-year research and innovation program of its type in the region!

The Innovation Scholars program, open to all CEPS majors, offers students an exceptional launch to their college experience. Through multiple interdisciplinary cohorts and hands-on research in world-class facilities, students build confidence, gain real experience, and open doors to paid research, internships, and future graduate study. It’s a proven program that helps students shape their future from day one.

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Principal Lecturer
Kingsbury Hall, Room W247, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2506

What is a minor in Information Technology?

The Information Technology minor at UNH offers practical computer skills that enhance any major. Here you'll be able to learn programming fundamentals and IT applications and develop technical problem-solving abilities valuable across industries.

Why study Information Technology at UNH?

Our fundamentals-based programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for today’s rapidly evolving careers. Our graduates have achieved remarkable success as entrepreneurs, key contributors in startups, and corporate leaders. Our alumni can be found in virtually every major tech company and throughout fields as diverse as finance, insurance, and defense. Student learning is supported through the Programming Assistance Center for introductory classes and through peer support for advanced courses. The department provides opportunities for students to augment their studies by engaging in research through projects and independent studies. Students have access to the UNH Interoperability Lab, where they have opportunities to work alongside top tech companies, and the UNH ECenter, where they can receive assistance with entrepreneurial ventures. Many of UNH’s student organizations, such as the Cybersecurity Club, are a natural fit for our students.

Potential career areas

  • Application development
  • Cloud architecture
  • Computer support
  • Data center support
  • Data quality management
  • Database administration
  • Desktop support management
  • Information security analysis
  • Information technology
  • Java development
  • Network administration
  • Programming
  • Software development
  • Web development

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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The information technology (IT) minor is a way for students in non-technical majors to bridge the gap between a primarily non-technical education and a technical world. Graduates from a variety of fields are discovering that there is a great need to have computer competency in addition to the knowledge they gain in their major; the IT minor, which is tailored to grow students' understanding of computer and information technology applications, helps prepare students for the future.

For additional information regarding the IT minor, please contact Michael.Gildersleeve@unh.edu

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Requirements for the Program
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Academic policies related to Minors.

Required Courses
CS 400Introduction to Computing2
Programming Course
Select one course from the following: 14
CS 410C
Introduction to Scientific Programming/C
CS 410P
Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python
CS 415
Introduction to Computer Science I
Electives
Select four courses from the following: 116
CS 417
From Programs to Computer Science
CS 518
Introduction to Software Engineering
CS 527
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
IT 403
Introduction to Internet Technologies
IT 502
Intermediate Web Design
IT 505
Integrative Programming
IT 520
Foundations of Information Technology
IT 605
Full-Stack Web Development
IT 609
Network/Systems Administration
IT 612
Scripting Languages
IT 630
Data Science and Scalable Data Systems
IT 666
Cybersecurity Practices
Total Credits22
1

Other courses are eligible by permission of the minor coordinator.