Information Technology Degrees Online

Career opportunities
CCNP is a coveted qualification that will boost the career prospects of any networking professional. The awards from the Academy and the CCNP are well received by industry because these qualifications are supported by gained practical experience.

Assessment
Continuous assessment methods include multiple-choice multiple-answer tests, a final on-line test, plus a practical skills examination for each semester. You must pass each semester before going on to the next one.

Career opportunities
You are eligible for entry to the CCNP course, a coveted qualification that will boost your career prospects.

Assessment and certification
Assessment methods include multiple-choice multiple-answer tests, a final on-line test, plus a practical skills examination for each semester. You must pass each semester before going on to the next one. On successful completion of CCNA 4, a Certificate of Competence is awarded by Cisco. You can then take the industry certification (CCNA) at the VUE or Prometric testing centre.

CAREERS
Many students are employed as systems analysts, information technology managers, etc. although graduates are able to undertake a variety of careers.

COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT
A variety of teaching and assessment methods is used including lectures, workshops, seminars, projects and group exercises with the aim of helping students to become independent learners. Each module is assessed separately employing examinations, coursework and projects. Much of the assessment in technology and information systems-based modules will be practically based.

Career opportunities
The MRes prepares you for higher level research and is of interest to those who want to develop academic research skills; to work as a researcher; to commission research or progress to PhD. The MRes also enables you to show your research skills and capacity within professional or specialist employment.

Assessment
Assessment methods depend on the named award that you choose. They may include research proposals, essays, reflective logs, independent research involving a literature review, presentations and dissertation.

Course structure
This course takes place over one academic year on a part-time basis. You will be required to attend the University for one study week at the beginning of the course and one day a week throughout the academic year. Although there is no specific clinical component, students are expected to be practising midwifery whilst undertaking the course and will undertake an assignment which has a particular practice based focus.

Course content
The course comprises five modules:
Governance in midwifery practice
Expectant approach to midwifery practice
Health care quality and informatics
Communication and the facilitation of learning in midwifery practice
Research methods

Assessment
Assessment methods are designed to require both an analytical approach to reading and reference to the student’s own practice. A combination of essays, projects and group work is used and a research proposal forms part of the research methods module.

The Assistive Special Education Technology program provides professional development in the specialized field of assistive and adaptive technology. The program teaches educators, therapists, and others how to choose and use the best tools and teaching methods for helping students with special needs participate in the general education curriculum. For example, a piece of reading material that might present barriers to children who are legally blind or have challenges with dyslexia can be presented in a universally designed digital device, offering the same material in Braille or a read-aloud format. Hands-on technology training ranges from low-tech tape recorders and digital clocks, to computers with synthesized speech, interactive educational software programs, and electronic portfolios. This 36-credit program provides expertise in areas such as software evaluation, alternative assessment methods, curriculum frameworks, and curriculum adaptations. The program focuses on designing practical ways to accommodate learners with special needs in general education settings.

Degree Options
Students may pursue a Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) or a Specialist in Education degree (Ed.S.), an advanced degree that provides students who currently hold a master’s degree with an area of educational specialization. Each program of study is individually designed in consultation with the program coordinator and can be completed on a full-time or a part-time basis. Courses are offered on weeknights, weekends, and occasionally as one-week sessions.

The Certificate in Professional Studies in Data Communications provides a practical understanding of communications principles and communication systems. This course will benefit individuals wishing to re-skill or update their knowledge relating to communications and networking.

Course Content
This course comprises four modules and two half modules selected from the following:
Fundamentals of Wireless Networks
IP Telephony and VOIP Fundamentals (half module)
Fundamentals of Data Communications
Network Security Fundamentals (half module)
Voice and Data Cabling
Small Office Home Office Networking (half module)
Digital Communications

Assessment
A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised, thus providing you with the best opportunity to excel.