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College of BusinessInformation Technology for Business Education (B.S.B.A. with optional teaching certification)The Information Technology for Business Education major offers students the opportunity to earn a B.S.B.A. with a major focus on the application of computer technology to the management of systems and the education and/or training of students or workers. The program is designed to prepare graduates who are technically qualified to work in educational or corporate environments as teachers, trainers, software specialists, and technology coordinators. To graduate with a B.S.B.A. degree, a student must complete a total of 126 semester credits and an additional 15 semester credits must be completed for students interested in the teaching certification. Required Courses for the Major (18 crs.) Required Education/Business Education Courses (15 crs.) By the beginning of the sophomore year, a student majoring in Information Technology for Business Education is expected to have acquired a personal computer that is compatible with the hardware and software used in the decision science program. Our computer labs, though well-equipped, are utilized by a large percentage of students from each college within the university. Due to this high demand, a personal computer is invaluable to fulfilling course requirements completely and on time. Certification OptionStudents who complete the requirements of the B.S.B.A. in Information Technology for Business Education have the option of enrolling for one additional semester of student teaching. Prior to the professional student teaching semester, students must complete, in consultation with their advisor, a minimum of 40 hours of field experience. Admission to the certification option is available to students with a qualifying GPA on all undergraduate credits earned at Shippensburg University. After successful completion of the professional student teaching semester and the appropriate sections of the PRAXIS examination, students will be recommended for secondary teaching certification in the areas of Office Technologies and Data Processing. Certification to teach courses in the field of accounting and marketing is also available. At Shippensburg University, the College of Education and Human Services provides supervision and coordination for students whose career goal includes becoming a certified business education teacher in Pennsylvania. To be admitted to the certification option, students must present a qualifying GPA, a verified work history, and the required criminal and health clearances. For additional information about the teacher education program at Shippensburg University, please consult the catalog. Certification Option (15 crs., pre- or post-baccalaureate) Career OpportunitiesGraduates of this major will have a choice of career paths available upon graduation. Some graduates will chose to be teachers, technology coordinators, or network specialists for public or private schools, school districts, or other post-secondary educational institutions. Others will secure employment in businesses and corporations where there is a need for information technology specialists.
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