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ATTENTION UA-FORT SMITH STUDENTS
Jim McGinnis, Instructor and Program Coordinator for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith's Bachelor of Information Technology degree, will advise on the ANC campus in Blytheville on the following dates:
October 19, 2009 October 27, 2009 November 17, 2009
Please contact Candice at (870) 762-3137 or cblankenship@smail.anc.edu to schedule an appointment and for additional information.
Schedule(s) Schedule updated 05/24/2010
University of Arkanas - Fort Smith currently offers the following Bachelor and Master degrees at Arkansas Northeastern College:
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program enhances the student's ability to provide technical solutions for real-world business problems.
Program Highlights
Career Opportunities
With the frequent changes in information technology, corporations need
individuals with the technical knowledge and skills to implement and
manage diverse technologies. Companies without these individuals find it
difficult to remain competitive and innovative in a global economy.
Graduates with knowledge in the various fields of information technology
are needed to supply the demands of these companies. According to the US
Bureau of Labor and Statistics, five of the top 12 fastest-growing
occupations through 2014 will be in information technology. In some
cases, these jobs will grow at a pace of 40-55% over the next ten years,
clearly outpacing the growth of jobs in other industries.
Learning Environment
Faculty use projects, case studies, simulations, lectures, industry
internships, and team-based projects to provide an enriching educational
experience. Each of these teaching methods provides a hands-on,
learn-by-doing approach that prepares the student for their careers.
Small class sizes allow students and professors to work together in a
comfortable and challenging environment.
Faculty
In addition to experience in academic environments, our faculty members
have career experience in the subjects they teach. Our faculty members
have been employed as IT managers, network engineers, systems analysts,
programmers, and consultants. This combination of experience and
academic expertise allows the faculty to work effectively with our
industry partners in developing a relevant educational experience.
ANC University Center Welcomes
Career opportunities include team leader, department
manager, project director, technical manager, line supervisor,
management trainee, mid-level supervisor, production manager or project
coordinator. Median earnings
of year-round full-time workers aged 25 and over for a high school
diploma $30,100, for an Associate Degree $35,500 and for a bachelor’s
degree $47,800. The BAS degree is brought to the ANC campus through
ADSTEP which is the Arkansas Delta Science Technology Engineering and
Math Talent Expansion Project with Arkansas Northeastern College.
The goals of this initiative include recruiting more students to
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers; creating a
career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing and Information Technology, as
aligned with industry requirements; create educational pathways which
allow students to pursue certification, beginning in high school and
continuing in technical education; and promoting an associate degree
and, ultimately, the Bachelor of Applied Science degree on the community
college campus. Stacy Hagler, UAFS BAS Program Coordinator and Dr.
Leroy Cox will travel to the ANC campus to meet with prospective
students and staff. For
additional information, please contact the ANC University Center at
(870) 763-3137 or via email at psmith@smail.anc.edu. Arkansas State University brings their Bachelor of
Applied Science degree to the ANC University Center, but it is a totally
different degree. The degree
options include Power Plant Technology, Business Enterprise (Service and
Retail Business), Steel Industry Technology, and Computer Information
Systems. Please contact the
ANC University Center for degree plans for each. The UAFS BAS degree joins the Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology at ANC University Center. The BIT degree enhances
the student’s ability to provide technical solutions for real-world
business problems. The
degree provides foundational concepts and theories in each of the core
fields (programming, networking, web development, and database
administration) for all students.
It allows the student to major in one of the core areas for
in-depth study and advanced coursework as well as uses a hands-on
learning approach through extensive projects, labs and case studies that
mirror real-world challenges.
The BIT degree also emphasizes work-based learning and
internships with industry partners as well as featuring innovative
scheduling and delivery to accommodate all students.
The degree is delivered by faculty with academic expertise and
real-world experience. Jim McGinnis, BIT Program Coordinator, Advisor and Instructor, frequently visits the ANC University Center to meet with students and prospective students. Please contact the ANC University Center at 870-762-3137 for additional information.
ADTEC University Center
Jim McGinnis
University Center Representative
Mid-South Community College
2000 W Broadway St. •
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6027 •
jmcginni@uafortsmith.edu
contact for Applied Science Stacy Hagler UAFS Program Coordinator and Instructor (870) 733-6876 FAX: (870) 733-6709
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Patsy Smith, Coordinator University Center Arkansas Northeastern College (870) 762-1020 ext. 1107 FAX: (870) 780-6114 E-Mail: psmith@smail.anc.edu
Candice Blankenship Instructional Facilitator E-Mail: cblankenship@smail.anc.edu
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