What is information technology?

The information technology minor is designed to complement non-technical majors to help you apply computer technologies toward satisfying the information needs of individuals and organizations in any field. The curriculum is rooted in fundamentals, and you will develop computer competency and an understanding of computer and information technology applications. You’ll learn programming and problem-solving skills, as well as abstract thinking. If you’re pursuing a major in afield such as architecture, business, marketing, education or pre-law, you’ll benefit from the technical knowledge provided by this minor.

Why study information technology at UNH?

You’ll have access to the UNH Inter Operability Lab, where you’ll test the networking equipment of top technology companies, gaining real-world training and experience. Many of UNH’s student organizations are a natural fit for IT students, such as the Cyber Security Club, the Linux Club, and Wildcat Women in Computer Science. Plus, the Programming Assistance Center offers walk-in support and tutoring.

Potential career areas

Architecture
Business management
Database administration
Desktop support
Technology law
Web design

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description

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

Academic policies related to Minors.

Credit toward the minor will only be given for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.00 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor.

Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used for a minor.
No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.
No more than 2 courses or 8 credits may be from transfer coursework. Any transferred coursework must be approved by the minor coordinator.

For additional details on how to declare a minor, please visit https://www.unh.edu/registrar/academic-records/majors-minors.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
CS 400	Introduction to Computing	2
Programming Course
Select one course from the following: ¹		4
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: ¹		16
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 Big Data Analytics
IT 666	Cybersecurity Practices
Total Credits		22

¹: Other courses are eligible by permission of the minor coordinator.

Information Technology, Minor - CEPS, UNH