Information Technology, A.S. | B.S.
Request InfoInformation Technology Degree
Prepare for a successful career as an IT professional.
Why Study Information Technology?
Connect one-on-one with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and internships:
- Work along side your peers and faulty to create innovative solutions to complex computer problems.
- Specialize in network engineering or business information systems.
- Learn technology and managerial skills to excel in a competitive workforce.
- Gain practical experience during various internship opportunities.
Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:
- Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
- 100% of students receive financial aid.
- Over 175 scholarships are awarded yearly.
What can I do with an Information Technology degree?
Career Options
- Computer Analyst
- Chief Information Officer
- Database Administrator
- IT Programmer
- Information Technology Manager
- Project Manager
- Solutions Developer
Employers
- Allied Services
- Best Buy
- Geisinger Health Systems
- Lockheed Martin Group
- Prudential
- Sanofi Pasteur
- Tobyhanna Army Depot
Contact
Kasey Chermak
Program Director
570-945-8444
kasey.chermak@jobhir.net
Program
Semester Map, BS (122 Credits)
Semester Map, AAS (62 Credits)
Minors
College Catalog
Tuition & Financial Aid
Program Goals
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of topics in computing systems such as hardware and software including operating systems, programming paradigms, computer networks, and high-performance computing.
- Perform effectively as a team leader as well as a member, by actively participating in the team, completing assigned tasks on schedule and working toward a common goal to successfully complete an information technology project.
- Apply critical thinking skills by analyzing facts using appropriate methodologies to relate the issue to the known body of knowledge and drawing sound conclusions.
- Apply technology skills to develop and support information systems in the business sector.
Mike Lucadamo, '19
“While at Keystone, I secured an internship at J. Walter Thompson, a worldwide marketing firm in New York City, and my exposure there led to a job offer in my field. My education at Keystone provided the real-world skills and hands-on experiences I needed to start my career.”
Exceptional experiences.
Giant outcomes.
14:1
Keystone student-to-faculty ratio
33%
increase in jobs over the next 10 years
$103,900
Median annual salary for info technology careers
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Amazing opportunities—on campus and beyond
From internships and experiential learning opportunities to travel and conferences, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct real-world experiences, work with your peers and mentors in your chosen field, and learn first-hand the latest skills to succeed in the real world.
Internships
Students will acquire leadership and management skills, professional growth and personal fulfillment that can’t be gained in the classroom.
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Connections
Over 30 student-run clubs and organizations are available and are a wonderful way to meet people, travel, learn about different subjects, and gain valuable leadership opportunities.
Be Involved
When you become a Giant, you will enjoy campus life in a passionate, close-knit community…a family. Keystone College comes together in many different ways with 18 Division III sports, a variety of student events, 276 acres to explore, and various ways to learn both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Featured Faculty
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Kasey Chermak
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Patricia Davis, PhD
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Kassandra Ford
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Steven R. Howell, PhD
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Brenda Lidy
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Laura Little, DBA
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