What led me to IT

It’s important to first note that this isn’t my first go-around in selecting a major.  I have previously worked in the chemistry field, as a metallurgist, and also in various quality control inspector roles.  Chemistry, Mathematics and Pharmacology were the previous majors that I gravitated and aspired to.  Currently, however,  Information Technology is my selected major.  Pivoted over to a new major isn’t easy, especially when you have been out of school for a number of years.  It helps to have a major that you enjoy doing in your everyday life.  For me Information Technology is something that I immensely enjoy, from building new computers, fixing computers,  writing code, and solving the everyday problems people encounter with technology and software programs. 

Information Technology is also a major that is booming wherever you turn.  There are a number of  occupations within the Information Technology field.  According to the United States Department of Labor, the occupations are: Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer, Network Architects, Computer Programmers, Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Information Security Analysts, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Software Developers, and Web Developers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014).  A majority of the occupations require a Bachelor’s degree, with the exception of web developers which requires an Associate’s degree, and a computer and information research scientist occupation requires a doctoral or professional degree (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014).

After completing my Associate’s degree in Computer Programming from Augusta Technical College, the next step for me was to continue my pursuit for a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.  In reviewing the U.S. Labor Statistics, career websites, and job searches, it was clear that I needed to go further in my educational pursuits  and complete a Bachelor’s program in Information Technology if I wanted to obtain a job.  Given my current schedule and being a father of six children, it was important to find a college that had an online Information Technology Bachelor’s degree program.  Kennesaw, was a top choice for me to help me achieve my goals to complete my Bachelor’s degree and finally obtain a great job that is aligned with my passion in Information Technology.

Reference

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014, January 8). Computer and Information Technology Occupations. Retrieved September 26, 2015, from BLS.org: www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm