SCC signs Information Technology Transfer Agreement with East Carolina University

Southwestern Community College signed an information technology articulation agreement with East Carolina University.

The agreement allows students in one of SCC's three information technology degree programs to complete their degree at SCC, with two to three additional classes, and transfer as a junior into the department of technology systems at ECU. Students will be able to complete their two years at ECU totally online.

Scott Cline B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University; M.S., East Carolina University 828.586.4091, ext. 494 800.447.4091, ext. 494 1st floor, Founders Hall scline@southwesterncc.edu

"This is a great opportunity for our students," said Scott Cline, SCC program coordinator for computer information technology and web technology. "Students can stay close to home to complete their associate's degree, and then they can work totally from home to complete their bachelor's degree."

The programs that will transfer to East Carolina University are computer information technology, networking technology and web technology.

The computer information technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Course work will develop a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, programming, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.

The networking technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.

The web technologies curriculum prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using computers and distributed computing to disseminate and collect information via the web. Course work in this program covers the terminology and use of computers, servers, databases, applications, programming languages, as well as web applications, site development and design.

For more information about the ECU transfer options at SCC, contact Cline at 800.447.4091, ext. 494, or visit www.southwesterncc.edu.

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