Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology offers a range of technical and business programs to prepare students for careers in chosen fields or as a foundation for continuing education. PIT's priority is the creation and maintenance of an atmosphere conducive to the learning endeavor and the comprehensive development of the student. Since 1974, the Career Placement Office has placed 94% of available graduates in technical positions related to their education.

Each degree presents a program designed to provide practical, hands-on courses for students who wish to begin their careers immediately following graduation. PIT constantly monitors these changes and modifies courses and curricula to meet the changing demands of business, industry, science and education.

Mission
The mission of PIT is to provide the best collegiate career-enhancing education, personal growth experience and four-year college transfer opportunities to committed learners.

In addition, PIT seeks to:

• Provide an emphasis on "hands-on" experience and computer information systems literacy;
  
• Enable students to achieve programmatic competencies;
  
• Encourage students and faculty to keep abreast of changing developments in their fields through continuous learning and professional development;
  
• Maximize the job placement rate of eligible candidates;
  
• Prepare those students who seek to transfer to four year colleges;
  
• Provide the support services necessary to assist all students to succeed;
  
• Share its technical resources with the community for related educational purposes;
  
• Encourage a sense of social responsibility in students, enabling them to function well in their family, community and professional lives.

Accreditation
PIT is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It also is approved as a two-year College by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Certificate in Drafting Technology

The one-year Drafting Technology Specialist Certificate program was designed for students interested in a fast paced

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting curriculum. This program prepares the individual with the skills needed to effectively utilize several CAD applications for the development of mechanical and architectural/civil detailed drawings. Major emphasis will be placed on the study of geometric theory and the fundamentals of technical design.

AAS in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology

The degree program in CAD Technology was developed and organized for the students who are planning to begin their careers with CAD software immediately after graduation.

Because of small classes, our students receive individual instruction, allowing this program to provide the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for the development of accurate computer-aided graphics, design and drafting applications. Major emphasis is placed on the use of several CAD applications such as AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and Microstation coupled with graphic theory and the related fundamentals of technical design. This program will also equip the student to convert ideas and sketched drawings into orthographic projections, detailed drawings, floor plan assembly drawings and three-dimensional drawings.

Among the positions available to graduates of the CAD Technology program are: CAD operator, CAD designer, CAD manager, CAD technician, CAD coordinator, design draftsperson, technical sales, and CAD instructor.

AAS in Web Design Technology (WDT)

The WDT program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of Web site design and programming, as well as provides the hands-on skills and knowledge that an Internet professional is expected to understand and utilize.

The program trains students how to present information in an interesting and credible method, to design and develop animations and to create images for display on Web sites. This curriculum applies human-factor principles to design, implement, and maintain hypertext-based publishing sites using authoring and scripting languages, management tools and digital media tools for the PC and Macintosh platforms. Students who complete the program are prepared for some of the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) and Cisco series of certifications.

Graduates may be employed in positions with job titles like Webmaster, Web Designer, Web Developer, Web Editor, Project Director, Multimedia Designer, Animator, Multimedia Programmer, Instructional Designer or related occupations.

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