Plan Your Future: Fall 2026 IT Minor Course Catalog Now Available
The UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) Program is excited to announce that the IT Minor Fall 2026 Course Catalog has officially been released. Students looking to enhance their primary major with essential digital skills and technical literacy can now browse the upcoming semester's offerings to plan their schedules ahead of the April registration window.
As technology continues to permeate every professional field—from nursing and journalism to resource economics—the IT Minor remains one of the most popular interdisciplinary programs on campus. With over 80 courses running, the Fall 2026 catalog offers a diverse array of options designed to fit any academic path.
Build Your Custom Tech Pathway
The IT Minor is designed to be highly customizable, requiring 15–18 credits. The newly released catalog highlights courses across the program’s four foundational categories:
- Foundation: Gain a comprehensive basis in computer information systems.
- Technical: Dive deep into programming, software development, data management, or web technologies.
- Broadened Inquiry: Explore the social, cultural, and legal impacts of technology in a global context.
- Electives: Apply advanced IT skills directly to a specific field of study.
Explore the Catalog
The full list of Fall 2026 courses, including descriptions and instructor details, is available on the IT Minor Course Catalog page.
Ready to join the program? New students can enroll in the IT Minor here at any time to start their customizable technology journey.