Involvement Opportunities

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Communication Technology students can expect to work in areas where they are the communication link between people, organizations and the technologies used to support information infrastructures. Paths include commercialization and technology management. A professional internship is required.

What’s possible with this major?

Cybersecurity Risk Consultant, Information Architect, IT Developer, Application Support Specialist, IT Business Analyst, Web Marketing Manager, Digital Media Strategist, Usability Analyst, Privacy Coordinator, Internet Site Architect

Also available

Information studies minor, 18 credit hours (online) Degree completion program in information studies (online, for transfers with 60+ credit hours)

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Trenton Upchurch

Information Communication Technology, 2021

Director of Programming at

WRFL/Gen.G Esports Partnerships

“ICT came out of nowhere as an option for me. I was exploring campus during orientation, and they had a booth set up in White Hall where I met a few professors who explained to me what ICT was for, how it differed from traditional CS degrees, and why it was a good fit. It made sense, and by the end of my first semester I was committed. Graduating with a CI degree, especially in such a technologically-driven era, is something I never expected when I came to UK. I can’t be more grateful to have found my life’s calling through a chance meeting in the summer of 2017.”

Members of the 2021 National Student Advertising Competition Team pose with their trophy after winning the Fifth District Competition. The team went on to place fifth in the nation.

INTEGRATED STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

Students who major in Integrated Strategic Communication learn persuasive and creative approaches to communication initiatives and presentation. Students master a range of digital and traditional communication skills through paths including public relations, direct response, creative advertising and account management. A professional internship, portfolio and minor are required.

What’s possible with this major?

Account Executive, Media Buyer and Planner, Advertising Copywriter, Event Planner, Public Relations Specialist, Direct Marketing Manager, Social Media Campaign Coordinator, Brand Manager, Creative Director, Digital Strategy Manager

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Nia Brown

Integrated Strategic Communication, 2021 Brand Social Coordinator, MTV and VH1

“My ISC degree has allowed me to explore my loves of storytelling, music/entertainment and building authentic connections. In my past and current roles, I’ve had the joy of helping find unique ways to tell stories of brands, artists, etc. in a way that people can connect with on deeper levels. Whether that helps with the end goal promoting an album or show, or selling a product, the messaging in between makes all the difference. It’s awesome to be able to learn so much and explore producing and writing in the process of publishing content to our brand social platforms.”