Graduates of our information technology curriculum can expect their initial employment to be in the areas of local/wide area networking, microcomputer or Internet service provider support staff, telecommunications, microcomputer troubleshooting or entry-level programming depending on their chosen track. The general education component enhances these technical skills by adding broad-based problem-solving and human relations insights. The normal program length is 18 months of instruction. Upon successful completion of all graduation requirements, graduates are awarded an Associate Degree in Specialized Business in Computer Information Management.

*New laptop computer is considered a startup school supply and is included in the total cost of the program. The laptop becomes property of the student at the start of his/her third term.

Students seeking an exciting graphic design career can advance their education in our Visual Communications Program.
Courses are designed to stimulate and develop conceptualization and design capabilities-while practical hands-on lab classes emphasize critical production skills. The program begins with a core of basic skills and gradually builds to more advanced techniques including animation and multimedia. Students can develop traditional and computer skills utilizing the equipment and software currently used in the field. The general education component of this program enhances these technical skills by adding broad-based problem-solving and human relations insights from other academic disciplines. Various business subjects are also integrated into the curriculum to provide additional structure and support.

The program is designed to provide the student with the education and skills necessary for a career in the visual communications industry and is taught on a professional level that can provide for both job entry and future growth. Graduates of this 18-month program can begin their careers as a graphic designer, web page developer, illustrator, production artist, layout artist, electronic designer and visual journalist. A number of graduates can also find extremely rewarding careers working as a freelance graphic designer. The employers in this field include advertising agencies, design studios, web site developers, corporate art departments, publishing houses, printing companies, record companies, newspaper and magazine publishers and full-service printing companies.

The Computer Information Web Design / Database Specialist program is a comprehensive training program in database, web design and development, microcomputer software and hardware, programming and telecommunications. Various business subjects are also integrated into the curriculum to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the microcomputer/telecommunications industry and they are taught on a professional level that can provide for both job entry and future growth. Students receive practical, hands-on training through a combination of classroom and lab experience. In addition, students in this program receive a new laptop computer*, for use in IADT’s wireless classrooms.

The general education component enhances these technical skills by adding broad-based problem solving and human relations insight. The normal program length is 18 months, with 15 of those months in classroom instruction. The remaining 3 months is spent on an externship that can give the student valuable experience in the workplace.

Graduates of this program can expect their initial employment to be in the areas of web development, webmaster, database specialist, web producer, LAN administrator, net developer, computer technician. Upon successful completion of all graduation requirements, graduates are awarded a diploma in Computer Information Web Design/Database Specialist.

*New laptop computer is considered a startup school supply and is included in the total cost of the program. The laptop becomes property of the student at the start of his/her third term.

The Computer Information Networking Specialist program is a comprehensive course in microcomputer software and hardware, programming, database, and telecommunications. Various business subjects are also integrated into the curriculum to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career as an information technology professional in the microcomputer/telecommunications industry and are taught on a professional level that can provide for both job entry and future growth. Students receive practical, hands-on training through a combination of classroom and lab experience.

Graduates of this course can expect their initial employment to be in the areas of local/wide area networking, helpdesk and training specialist, data specialist, computer technician, telecommunications, microcomputer troubleshooting or network technician. The general education component enhances these technical skills by adding broad-based problem-solving and human relation insights. The normal program length is 18 months with 15 months of that in classroom instruction. The remainder of the time is spent on an externship that can give the student valuable experience in the workplace. Upon successful completion of all graduation requirements, graduates are awarded a diploma in Computer Information Networking Specialist.

E-Commerce has been called the growth industry of the 21st Century. Touching almost every aspect of the economy -- from government agencies, financial institutions, businesses, and professional organizations - E Commerce is expected to experience continual growth for many years to come.

The E-Commerce program is designed to expose students to a fast-paced, intensive training program that combines theory and concepts with hands-on computer experience. Experienced Instructors use practical, business-based examples to give students real-world experience. In addition, students receive a new laptop computer* to use in IADT's wireless classrooms.

Graduates of the E-Commerce program can be prepared to being information technology careers as programmers, applications developers, enterprise engineers, e-commerce Web developers, Internet developers, Internet software engineers, ASP Web applications developers, data warehouse developers and financial transaction developers.

Students who successfully complete the 18-month program will be awarded a Diploma in E-Commerce.

*New laptop computer is considered a startup school supply and is included in the total cost of the program. The laptop becomes property of the student at the start of his/her third term.

The Justice Technology Program is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals seeking criminal justice careers and law enforcement careers that use modern computer technology to prevent and solve crimes. In today’s ever-changing world law enforcement has become more important than ever. Technological advances continue to improve our ability to protect valuable information and analyze evidence; but keeping abreast of the available technology is a challenge that law enforcement faces. Crimes are not committed in the same realm as they were twenty years ago, nor are they investigated with all of the same techniques. Computers & advanced technology have added a whole new dimension to law enforcement. Careers in the fields of security and law enforcement have risen in the past two years and as our security continues to be threatened, the need will continue to rise. Government agencies, security firms, police agencies and corporations have and will continue to have the need for well-trained individuals with a criminal justice background who have the ability to approach security enforcement, investigation and forensics on all levels.

The Justice Technology Program helps to achieve exactly that. The major focus is on building the abilities and skills necessary for modern criminal justice careers using advanced technology with a specific focus on evidence and computer forensics. Students in this program receive hands-on training to familiarize them with the tools, techniques and management issues faced in the new age of law enforcement. Computer and evidence forensics courses cover computer virus issues and prevention, how to retrieve information from a computer system to assist in solving crimes, courses also cover the various techniques used to collect and analyze evidence. Students in this program receive preparation for ACT 235* with classroom instruction and time at a shooting range. Students in this program receive a laptop computer and an evidence kit** which are utilized in the classroom. Graduates of this program will receive a diploma in Justice Technology.

*This is a preparation-training course and does not imply or award certification under the law.

**New laptop computer and evidence kit are considered startup school supplies and is included in the total cost of the program. The laptop becomes property of the student at the start of his/her third term. The evidence kit becomes property of the student at the start of his/her fifth term.

What kind of business would you like to get into? Advertising? Financial? Technology? Government? Marketing? With Business Administration training, you can follow your heart to a career almost any industry that interests you-because every business needs people with solid business skills.

This 18-month program is designed to provide hands-on training with the software applications used in most offices today including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Classes are led by instructors with real-world experience in their fields. They can give students the inside knowledge needed to be successful in today's job market.

Marketing, advertising and management fundamentals are also covered, plus general education courses. Upon completion of this course you should be prepared to start your business administration career as a management or administrative assistant at advertising agencies, marketing companies, computer and technology companies, banks, financial firms, retailers or government agencies.

Plus, our full-time career services staff is dedicated to helping you find a job as a business administration professional. Our staff assists students in finding part-time employment and graduates with resume preparation, interviewing skills, portfolio preparation and full-time career opportunities.