Humanizing the Digital World
Enter the extraordinary world of Information Technology & Sciences (ITS) at Champlain College. Through hands-on projects, expert faculty mentorship, and immersive experiences, you’ll shape the future of technology. Get ready to make a real impact, become a sought-after professional in the tech industry, and lead the way in the ever-changing landscape of the digital world.
At Champlain College’s ITS Department, being more human in a digital world is at the heart of the educational experience. Through an emphasis on ethical technology integration, you’ll learn to prioritize privacy, security, and fairness, ensuring that technology solutions are built with ethical considerations in mind. Human-centered design principles are integrated into the curriculum, fostering a user-friendly approach that creates technology solutions that are intuitive, accessible, and inclusive for all.
As you engage in hands-on projects and real-world experiences, you’ll gain practical insights into the application of technology to address real-world challenges faced by individuals and communities. You’ll enjoy a collaborative learning environment that encourages you to work in diverse teams that mirror real-world settings and foster the ability to work effectively with professionals from multiple disciplines.
You’ll be inspired to use your technical expertise to address societal issues and contribute to improving the world through projects that have a positive social impact. The expertise and guidance of our faculty will also instill a sense of responsibility, encouraging you to become a responsible digital citizen who is committed to creating a more compassionate, inclusive, and human-centered world.
Experience-Based Learning
Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
In this state-of-the-art lab, students learn cutting-edge investigative practices and perform professional-level forensics and cybersecurity work alongside seasoned professionals for real-world clients.
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Emergent Media Center (EMC)
The EMC is a place where you’ll think critically, collaborate effectively, and leverage media strategically for business, artistic and social purposes. You’ll work on exciting projects for real industry and nonprofit clients, developing new concepts and applications for simulations and other media.
Learn About the EMCNational Recognition
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DC3 DesignationChamplain College has been recognized as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). As one of the first institutions to receive this distinction, Champlain meets or exceeds the standards set by the DC3 and produces highly sought-after graduates in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
The CDFAE program was created to address the growing need for skilled professionals to combat digital crime. It allows colleges and universities to partner with the government to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to meet the increasing demands of digital forensics in law enforcement, government, and corporate security.
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NSA DesignationChamplain College has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education. With the Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation, Champlain College’s cybersecurity courses, curriculum, and practices meet the criteria established by the NSA and federal partners such as the FBI and the Department of Defense.
As part of the NCAE program, Champlain actively contributes to strengthening the national information infrastructure through higher education and research in cyber defense. The designation ensures a high standard of cybersecurity education and the production of confident professionals with extensive expertise in cyber defense.
91%
of 2022 Division of Information Technology & Sciences graduates were employed in positions related to their career goals 6 months after graduation.
81%
of 2022 Division of Information Technology & Sciences graduates graduated with at least one internship or other professional work experience.
Designated
as a national Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and as a national Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency.
We meet with employers who are hiring our students all the time, and the reason they hire our students is because they can bring them into jobs with minimal training and have the students working—whether it’s at internships or jobs—after graduation on day one because our classes are so hands-on. We’re really focused on hands-on learning in the classroom and in the curriculum.
Adam Goldstein, Director of Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
Division of Information Technology & Sciences
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Use math to tell stories, crack real-world issues, explore diverse applications, and gain problem-solving skills for future success in many industries.
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Use human skills to drive machine action. Become an inspirational innovator in the world of artificial intelligence.
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For our digital future to be secure, information must be safe. Earn real-world experience in computer networking and cybersecurity at Champlain College, and prepare yourself for a vital role protecting society from cyber threats.
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Help create the digital future. Free your creativity, do real work right away, and fuel your passion for technology and innovation.
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Analyze problems, develop software systems, and use a variety of tools to evaluate computer programs and bring your innovations to realization in the Computer Science minor.
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Learn to develop and understand the security components of technology environments. Find solutions for networking and security problems while balancing business concerns and technical issues.
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Use data to find solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. Champlain’s Data Analytics major is about real-world application, giving you skills for any field that uses data. And all fields use data.
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A concentration in data science uses knowledge of statistics, business and social sciences to collect and manage data responsibly as a way to make informed decisions. Dive into the data that inspires real change towards a more sustainable future with our concentration in Data Science for Sustainability.
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Design your own major through Champlain’s Degree Design Lab. You’ll combine courses and real-world learning experiences to personalize your own education.
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Release your digital investigation skills. Adopt the investigator’s mindset, solve mysteries, and master artifact discovery with Digital Forensics at Champlain College.
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Be a digital pioneer. Bring the fullness of your human self to the study of emerging technology, including Artificial Intelligence, and make sure the digital future is humane as well as human.
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Create successful games, build your portfolio, and learn programming within a creative gaming culture when you major in Game Programming at Champlain College.
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Master technical design implementation at Champlain College, creating engaging user experiences through coding, prototyping, and usability testing.
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Identify core computer networking and infrastructure components and the roles they serve to supplement business, finance, creative, and other professional pursuits.
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Acquire a solid foundation in mathematics theory, techniques, and applications that will inform work in your chosen career, and boost your résumé to help you get there.
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Push the mobile app development field forward with advanced coding techniques and user-centric design, creating innovative experiences in a digital world.
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Master the art of creating innovative, reliable, and scalable software solutions that have the power to revolutionize industries and our ways of life.
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Bridge the gap between design and software development. Create dynamic designs and implement them with code for mobile apps, web apps, and other forms of electronic media.
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It’s ok not to know what you want to study or what career to pursue—we’ve got you covered. Our Upside-Down Curriculum lets you explore your options and interests, even if you’re unsure about a major.
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At Champlain, we’re building the world we want to live in using human-centered technology. Apply Undeclared to ITS to discover how you can shape the future with us.
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Free your creativity, master visual design, and create compelling experiences at Champlain College’s Visual Design concentration in Interaction Design.
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