Bachelor's in Information Science - Information Technology Training & Development

UNC Greensboro’s Bachelor’s in Information Science (BSIS) in Information Technology Training and Development combines technology, instructional design, workforce development, and human performance improvement in a single degree. This concentration prepares students to help people learn, adopt, and effectively use technology in organizational settings.

BAchelor’s in Information Technology Training and Development Program Distinctions

UNCG’s BSIS in Information Technology Training and Development concentration prepares students not only to understand technology, but to help organizations implement, teach, and maximize it. Through a unique blend of information science, technology, and instructional design, students learn how to connect people with information and technology in meaningful ways.

Many IT programs focus on networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, software development, or technical infrastructure. The IT Training and Development concentration focuses on:

• Technology training
• User education
• Information organization
• Knowledge management
• Helping people effectively use technology and information systems

The BSIS program is one of only two offered among North Carolina public universities.

The IT Training and Development Student Experience

Students in the BSIS Information Technology Training and Development concentration receive a hands-on, interdisciplinary, and highly personalized experience. Rather than spending most of their time in programming labs or studying network infrastructure, students learn how technology, information, and people interact in organizations.

This program allows students to achieve real-world experience through internships, complete an original research capstone project, and access mentorship from faculty members.

Bachelor’s In Information Science AFFILIATED MINORS

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in Videogaming and Esports that pairs well with this degree. Students complete one required course and 12 hours of electives in courses like Intro to 3D Animation and Fandom and Religion: Rituals, Texts, Communities.

After Graduating with a bachelor’s in Information Technology Training and Development

As organizations increasingly rely on online learning, digital collaboration tools, and AI-powered technologies, employers need professionals who can design effective learning experiences. The Bachelor’s in IT Training and Development prepares students to work with:

• E-learning platforms
• Learning management systems
• Digital training tools
• Multimedia content development

Potential career paths include:

• Web Developer
• UX Designer
• Instructional Designer
• Technologist
• Database Administrator
• Corporate Trainer