The CTA program offers courses in information technology skills designed to provide students with practical knowledge immediately applicable in the workplace. CTA courses do not carry credit toward any academic degree. The program is designed to accommodate the professional and personal obligations of students who currently may have full-time jobs. At the same time, the curriculum is rigorous and demands a serious commitment of time and energy. Students normally complete the program in four 15-week terms.
Students enroll in two courses per term, studying part-time.
Laboratory hours are available, and students are expected to devote significant time to the preparation of class assignments and term projects. CTA courses do not carry credit toward any academic degree. Many students extend their study by taking additional courses beyond the eight required for the certificate. The University extends a substantial tuition discount to graduates of the CTA Program who wish to enroll in additional courses. Admission to the CTA Program is selective, and the curriculum is challenging.