Information and Computing Studies | National Technical Institute for the Deaf

As a student in the Information and Computing Studies Department, you'll benefit from a hands-on approach to the design and integration of technology. Depending on the program you choose, you'll learn to maintain computer software and hardware, install and maintain computer networks, and work with a variety of computer applications; or you'll focus on application design and development of mobile platforms. You'll build skills that are in demand, developing the ability to make computer systems, and the people who use them, smarter and more productive.

Degrees and Programs

Applied Computer Technology AAS

Computers are important to all parts of the economy, and the number of careers that involve work with computers is constantly expanding. Students in the associate in applied science (AAS) degree program in applied computer technology take courses to prepare them for careers that involve maintaining computer software and hardware, installing and maintaining computer networks, and working with a variety of computer applications. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.

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Applied Computer Technology AOS

Computers are important to all parts of the economy, and the number of careers that involve work with computers is constantly expanding. Students in the associate in occupational studies (AOS) degree program in applied computer technology take courses to prepare them for careers that involve maintaining computer software and hardware, installing and maintaining computer networks, and working with a variety of computer applications. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.

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Applied Computer Technology AS (Associate+Bachelor’s degree program)

The associate in science (AS) in applied computer technology is an associate+bachelor’s degree program designed to prepare deaf and hard-of-hearing students to enter and successfully complete a bachelor's degree in RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.

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Mobile Application Development AAS (Associate+Bachelor’s degree program available)

Due to explosive growth in the use of mobile computing devices, there has been an employment boom in the field of mobile application development, and the demand for new and innovative mobile apps is growing at an incredible speed.

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Student Spotlights

Becca Dingman

Applied Computer Technology / Human-Centered Computing / Human-Computer Interaction

Starting in the associate+bachelor’s degree program gave me a jump start to a bachelor’s degree.

Dennis Faini

Applied Computer Technology / Computing and Information Technology

I traveled far to get access to the best education in the world for deaf people.

Information and Computing Studies Support Services

Services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in RIT's Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

Information and Computing Studies support faculty provide tutoring services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in RIT's Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The support team is comprised of faculty who are professionals in their specific disciplines and peer tutors.

Services provided for students include individual and small group tutoring, co-op and career advising, and collaboration with the faculty and administrators in RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences to support our students’ academic success.