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AFCEA/AFA July 23, 2009
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There are 35 colleges and universities across the state that are members of the University System of Georgia. All of them have schools and programs that prepare people for successful careers. So, why should anyone choose the School of Information Technology at Macon State College?
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…to educate students in information technology in ways that lead to fulfilling careers and enhance the economic vitality of Central Georgia. …to offer courses that focus on critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal and communication skills. …to produce graduates with a diversified set of skills, roles, and experiences.
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Affordability Annual Undergraduate Cost of College Attendance in the United States (2008 dollars) Source: Student Tuition and Financial Aid, SREB Fact Book 2009
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Macon State College Tuition and Fees Affordability Median Annual Undergraduate Tuition and Required Fees
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Degrees Concentrations Places
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The Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology requires 60 semester credit hours of academic work. ▪ English, Math, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social and Natural Sciences. ▪ Foundation courses in Information Technology in areas such as Networks and Software Development.
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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology requires an additional 60 semester credit hours of academic work. ▪ IT Core Curriculum Area (30 hours). ▪ Upper-Level Electives Area (30 Hours).
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The IT Core Curriculum – Ten Courses (30 hours) Systems Analysis and Design Human Computer Interaction Interactive Digital Media Foundations of Information Assurance Driven Web Development Project Management Integrating Information Technologies Database Principles Decision Support and Organizational Intelligence Senior Capstone
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The upper-level electives can be “Concentrations” in: ▪ Network Technologies and Administration ▪ Information Assurance and Security ▪ Integrated Digital Media ▪ Software Development ▪ Information Technology Management (begins Fall 2009...)
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Informatics Concentrations which allow students to more rapidly develop IT solutions for organizations within diverse disciplines. ▪ Health Information Management ▪ Business ▪ Biology ▪ English ▪ History ▪ Humanities ▪ Mathematics
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Information Assurance and Security ▪ Offered FULLY online starting Fall 2009. ▪ Involves detecting, reporting, and responding to cyber threats. ▪ 60 hours in Information Technology courses, such as: ▪ Forensics/Data Recovery; Database Security and Disaster Recovery; Network and Software Security
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Health Informatics ▪ Offered FULLY online starting Fall 2009. ▪ 45 hours in Information Technology. ▪ 15 hours in Health Information Management. ▪ In courses such as American Health Care System Health Care Management, Public Health and Epidemiology, Quality Management and Improvement, Managed Care
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Business Informatics ▪ Similar to a traditional Management Information Systems (MIS) degree. ▪ 45 hours in Information Technology. ▪ 15 hours in various business courses in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting.
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New for Fall 2009 ▪ Few careers exist today that are not impacted by technology. ▪ For undergraduates enrolled in any discipline or program other than IT. ▪ 15 hours of coursework with a minimum of 9 hours in upper division courses. Minor in Information Technology
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Our IT program is innovative, flexible, and convenient, with courses offered: ▪ Day and evening in classroom settings ▪ Online ▪ and a blend of classroom and online.
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In classrooms at the Warner Robins campus.
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Warner Robins In our new building, scheduled to open for classes in Fall 2009.
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In classrooms in the new Professional Sciences Building.
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The Resident Center on Robins Air Force Base. All military personnel and their dependents, as well as RAFB civilian employees and retirees, are eligible to take RRC classes.
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In classrooms that are “Online”
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Macon State’s IT program is all about innovation, flexibility, and convenience. We are dedicated to developing the finest degree program and producing graduates with a diversified set of skills, roles and experiences.
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Are prepared to solve problems and apply new technologies within an increasingly interconnected and changing global environment. They are -
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2006 to 2016 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections Georgia Department of Labor, Department of Workforce Information & Analysis Employment Projections
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We listen to and know our “customers” through surveys of current students and alumni and – through “one-on-one” advising. We employ “top notch” faculty and staff. Ten faculty members, 3 of them have a Ph.D. and another four are ABD.
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We listen to our Advisory Committee, Executives and Professionals in: Media, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Education, Military, Financial, and Aerospace. We ask that you consider becoming a member of our Advisory Committee.
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For further information on the school, visit our website at http://www.maconstate.edu/it/ or contact me at: terry.smith1@maconstate.edu (478) 757-2699
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