Information Technology

Office: University College Student Support Center
Mail Code: 2211 S. Josephine St. Denver, CO 80208
Phone: 303-871-2291, 800-347-2042
Email: ucolsupport@du.edu  
Web Site: http://www.universitycollege.du.edu

Students pursuing the information technology major expand their fundamental technology knowledge and take their IT careers to the next level at University College, where classes are designed and delivered for busy adults.

A technology degree, offered as hybrid and/or online, allows students to explore and develop practical skills in systems analysis and design, networking, cybersecurity, databases, and web design and programming. Whether currently working in the information technology field or aspiring to, the hands-on instruction and interdisciplinary approach provide students with the skills necessary to thrive in the IT industry.

Students who major in information technology will be well-prepared to apply for the Information Technology master's program offered by University College, as the undergraduate major provides the fundamental building blocks for a technology career or further study of IT at the graduate level. Bachelor’s completion students complete an information technology integrative project that expands their fundamental knowledge, allowing them to further explore the field through research and writing.

This degree prepares students to:

  • Demonstrate effective and persuasive oral, written, and non-verbal communication techniques using tone and principles appropriate to the audience.

  • Apply information technology theory and principles to formulate well-organized arguments in writing and speaking that contain a clear purpose, relevant content, and a conclusion that directly reflects the purpose and strength of the content.

  • Plan, create, assess, and evaluate effective web design using current web development tools, written evaluations, and design projects.

  • Distinguish, reproduce, and employ informational technology programming skills using web and non-web-based practical projects, program analysis, and project management techniques.

  • Quantify data, analyze trends and exceptions, and establish the reliability of conclusions within an information technology framework.

Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Foundations 

​Students in the Information Technology Foundations certificate will develop the foundational knowledge of the IT field needed to work within the information technology field through hands-on applied instruction on topics such as systems analysis and design, network fundamentals, programming, and data structures, and one specific area of interest within the field.

This certificate prepares students to:

  • Employ structured programming concepts focused on logic and data. 
  • Explain the purpose, objectives, and fundamental principles of IT for systems design. 
  • Evaluate existing network and technology options for identifying which will best meet organizational needs. 
  • Articulate an in-depth understanding of one key sub-sector within the technology field.