Loras College

Computer and Information Technology

Loras offers two different tracks within the Computing and Information Technology Major; CIT-Management track within the Division of Business Administration and  CIT-Science Track.within the Division of Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science. 

Mathematics requirements depend upon the chosen track within the major. Students must choose one of the tracks before their junior year. Many students find it natural to continue a lifelong interest in computers with a degree in Computer Information Technology.  A continual demand for computing and information technology professionals in a variety of industries keeps the program thriving and up-to-date.  Loras’ commitment to technology provides every student with a laptop, making it that much easier for Information Technology majors to have consistent access to the most important tool of their trade. 

Graduates in computer information science have gone to work in the following fields:

• insurance software development
• avionics software development
• back-office to point-of-sale hardware
• software development. 

Fast Facts

• Within the last decade, nearly 100% of those who graduated from the Loras College Computer Science program reported obtaining employment or entry into graduate school within one year after graduation. 
• Computer Science students have presented papers and won awards before graduation at conferences of national professional organizations.  
• The Loras College Mathematics and Computer Science Division offers several awards and scholarships yearly to students. We also offers support to students who wish to grade student papers, work in the Loras College Mathematics Lab, or work as peer assistants.
• Loras College faculty are extremely active in the academic and civic communities.  Faculty members are volunteers for several local organizations including different churches and scouting organizations.  All Computer Science faculty members regularly attend and present at local, regional, and national professional conferences.

Computer Information Technology 
students have presented
papers and won awards at
conferences of national
professional organizations. 
Many opportunities are
available for practical
experience before
graduation through internships
with companies such as:

· Eagle Window and Door
· John Deere Dubuque Works
· IBM
· PC-Poll Systems
· Principle Financial Group
· Rockwell International
· Securian Financial Group

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