Celebrating 25 Years of the IT Program at UMass Amherst

The IT Program was created by an interdisciplinary coalition of faculty and was initially funded by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education in 2001. Today, more than 35 academic departments contribute to our program, over 110 courses have been approved for our minor and certificate programs, and more than 2,500 students have graduated with an IT Program minor or certificate.

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Information Technology Program

The Information Technology (IT) Program at UMass Amherst provides a dynamic educational experience spanning various disciplines.

We offer four distinct educational opportunities: an IT Minor, a standalone certification course, an undergraduate certificate, and a graduate certificate.

IT Minor IT Minor Computer Competency Certification Computer Competency Certification Undergraduate Certificate in Public Interest Technology Undergraduate Certificate in Public Interest Technology Graduate Certificate in Drone Piloting and Data Analysis Graduate Certificate in Drone Piloting and Data Analysis

Information for Faculty & Staff

Here you can easily connect with faculty and staff. Additionally, find the faculty course proposal form, which allows faculty to submit new course ideas and contribute to the ever-evolving academic offerings at UMass Amherst.

Faculty & Staff Directory Faculty & Staff Directory Faculty Course Proposal Form Faculty Course Proposal Form Steering Committee Steering Committee

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