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Provider Information

Name:

Ivy Tech Community College

Provider Location Address:

220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

https://www.ivytech.edu/

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Informatics (INFM) Program Standard: A qualified faculty member in informatics (INFM) meets the program standard through one of four routes: 1. Possesses an earned master's degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution in information systems, information technology, or related field as appropriate to the program; or 2. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master's degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 semester hours or equivalent of courses beyond the introductory principle(s) level in information systems, information technology, or related field as appropriate to the program; or 3. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field masters degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following: a. Professional certification (national, regional or state) b. Two years of in-field professional employment c. Documented evidence of research and publication in the field e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or military; or 4. Possesses an earned bachelor degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in information systems, information technology, or related field as appropriate to the program, with documentation in two or more of the following: a. Professional certification (national, regional or state) b. Two years of in-field professional employment c. Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award d. Documentation of research and publication in the field e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or military.

Program Description:

The Short-Term Certificate in Informatics will enable students to complete 20 credit hours in two semesters. Students will take varying courses in Informatics, HCI, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, IT Support, and Networking and acquire CompTIA A+ certification.

Informatics focuses on computational systems from a user’s perspective. Ivy Tech Informatics students learn how to transform complex information and data into everyday knowledge and actionable insights.

Wondering what a typical day in the classroom looks like? Here’s what you might do:

Learn how to analyze approaches to information processing.
Develop skills to design, implement, and evaluate the next generation of information technology tools.
Make a social impact through computing.
Gain a deep understanding of how people and technology connect.
Study important IT and information systems topics that you can transfer into a career in health sciences, criminal justice, accounting, or the social sciences.
Discover how technology can enhance communication and increase productivity.
No prior computer experience or knowledge is required.

You will study information sciences, human-computer interaction, information system analysis and design, telecommunications structure, and information architecture and management. You’ll graduate ready to use tech to tackle some of society’s toughest problems.

The CT in Informatics is 20 credits and completion of certain electives potentially enable students to earn a certification in CompTIA A+.

Supplies and fees vary. Displayed pricing is based on full time enrollment. For more information on Ivy Tech tuition and fees, please visit our website - https://www.ivytech.edu/tuition-aid/tuition-fees/

Industry Collaboration:

Yes

Classification of Instructional Programs:

11.0104 Informatics A program that focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and communicate information. Includes instruction in information sciences, human computer interaction, information system analysis and design, telecommunications structure and information architecture and management.

Program Prerequisite:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisites Description:

None

Application Deadlines:

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates >>

Refund Policy:

https://www.ivytech.edu/tuition-aid/payments/refunds/

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 100
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 65
- % Lab/Field Work: 35
- % Self-Study: 0
Times Offered: Day,Evening,Online
Length of Training: 1 year(s)
Number of Credits: 20 academic credit hours
Weekly Clock Hours: 20.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 100%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$3,568.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$360.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$196.40

Total Cost of Program:

3,928.00

Accredited short-term certificate (< Associate degree):
- $0.00
- Included in the tuition:
- No
Comp TIA A+:
- $253.00
- Included in the tuition:
- Yes

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

Federal Gift Aid (Pell Grant)
Federal Student Loan (Stafford)
G. I. Bill
Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
State Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Work Study Programs

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
No

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Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
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