Begin with an A.A.S. from Parkland CSIT in ...

• Microcomputer Support Specialist
• Network System Administrator
• Programming/Database Management

Finish with a B.S. from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in ...

• Information Systems Technologies (IST)

Benefits of the SIU program include:

• Option to pursue your B.S. degree online
• Coursework at the SIUC School of Information Systems and Applied Technologies (ISAT) is certified by the Committee on National Security Systems and the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Review Committee
• An opportunity to participate in Cyber Defense Competitions at regional and national levels
• IST majors can choose to live in a Living Learning Community (LLC) where faculty and staff offer programs related to internships, scholarships, personal development, career specific programs of study, and service opportunities.
• Classrooms equipped with SmartBoards, wireless Internet, and video conferencing capabilities. In addition to several SIUC open computer labs, a dedicated Computer Learning Center features 40 state-of-the-art desktop PCs, scanners, and other peripherals, as well as laptops for students to checkout.
• Occupational Internship Requirement and program.

To view Parkland-to-SIU Transfer Guides, click on the appropriate Parkland CSIT degree program above.

Need more info?
Parkland College Contact: Maria Mobasseri, CSIT Department Chair, 217.353.2099
SIU School of IST: Elaine Atwood, Academic Advisor, 618.453.7200

Links
Applying to SIU-C, School of Information Systems & Applied Technologies
SIUC-IST Scholarships
SIUC Office of Distance Education (Online Courses/Degrees)
Tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
SIUC Financial Aid Office
SIUC Housing