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Information Technology The computer science field is one that’s continuously growing and evolving. Technology skills are necessary for operations in just about every professional field: business, education, medicine, law enforcement, communication, science, engineering, manufacturing, service industries, the gaming industry and more. You name it, and computer science is right there—making things work in every imaginable way.
ACCREDITATIONS The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org).
Within the computer science realm, the Information Technology degree offered by the University of St. Francis is designed to prepare technology professionals in the efficient use and integration of network technology into existing company structures. You’ll have the opportunity use virtualization to configure servers, and learn about cybersecurity, including ethical hacking. Information Technology majors are provided with the knowledge, skills and methods necessary for the deployment of emerging technology, installation and maintenance of networks, resource management and system security. If you want a career in a field that is always new, always challenging and always growing, Information Technology is for you! The degree is highly versatile, giving graduates competitive opportunities to work in a variety of settings.