Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is one of the fastest growing and highest paying fields in the job market today. The IT program at Madisonville Community College is an associate of applied science (AAS) degree that prepares graduates for exciting positions in Information Technology. In addition to earning your degree, you can prepare for industry-recognized certifications to improve your job skills and employability. The IT degree can also transfer to four-year universities. See what our students are saying about our IT program.

With our improved web site, we now have additional IT materials on the main IT academic program page. You can find this information at this web address: www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/socialsciences/programs/it/index.html

Students have the option to study in several areas, including: Network Administration and Electronic Commerce. For a complete listing of required courses, please click on one of the options above.

Students will learn the following skills:
· Networking
· Computer programming
· Database design
· Hardware and software maintenance
· Web page development
· Operating Systems
· Microsoft Office Applications

In our Network Administration option, the student can choose between two networking tracks: Cisco and Microsoft. See IT Flowchart for a possible sequencing of the IT courses.

Courses are offered that will prepare the student to take industry-recognized certifications exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or a Cisco Certified Network Associate.

Additional courses in the program will prepare the student for other certifications, including CompTIA's A+, Network+, and e-Biz+ certifications.

Transfer Options
As far as transfer options, a transfer agreement has been approved by KCTCS and Murray State University. This transfer agreement will allow a student’s KCTCS IT degree to count towards the first two years of Murray State’s Telecommunication Systems Management bachelor’s degree. For more information on this agreement, go to www.murraystate.edu/tsm/.

There is also a transfer agreement with Western Kentucky University and KCTCS. The KCTCS IT degree will count towards a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology (CIT) degree from Western. This opportunity is unique because the entire bachelor's degree is online. For additional details, visit www.wku.edu/cit

If you have a brochure request or any questions regarding the Information Technology program, please contact Chet Cunningham by e-mail at Chet.Cunningham@kctcs.edu or by phone at 270.824.8699.