School of Information Systems and Applied Technologies

Information Systems Technologies is a baccalaureate degree major designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of work settings that rely on computerized information technologies to accomplish organizational goals. The curriculum recognizes that graduates must have good computer application skills as well as an understanding of the principles of organizations and systems, including an awareness of technological, economic, political, social and cultural factors. Many courses require significant "hands-on" computer activities related to applications software, networking communications, and computer troubleshooting and maintenance. Students may also choose five courses from an approved list to reflect their personal interests in Information Systems Technologies.

Significant computer resources are available to students in the program for instructional purposes and for completion of assignments. The courses are based on a nationally recognized model curriculum, Organizational and End-user Information Systems by the Organizational Systems Research Association (OSRA). Graduates of this program will meet the continuing needs of business and industry for personnel to use computer systems technologies within organizations utilizing end-user information systems. They will be able to supervise the planning and implementation of information systems in work/office environments, and to deal with people, procedures, and equipment resources of companies in this country or abroad.

The Capstone Option is available to qualified students entering these programs. More information about The Capstone Option can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

The IST program offers concentration tracks in:

• Systems Analysis and Design
• Network and Information Security
• Web Development

Information Systems Technologies Online Program

ISAT has a select group of online classes, providing place-bound students the opportunity to take IST courses via web-based instruction. Registration in online courses is restricted to IST majors who are unable to attend the program on the Carbondale campus. For additional information regarding the online program, go to the Office of Distance Education.