Information Technology, IT, VR, AR, Gaming, Esports, Degrees and Certificates

The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, solving business problems with technology and creativity. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in information and telecommunication systems (ITS), cybersecurity operations (CSO) and virtual reality and game development degree. For students interested in multi-disciplinary skills, our degrees offer multiple tracks or minors. As part of our growing collaboration with other colleges, we offer certificates in e-sports and cybersecurity. The school is also the academic home of the GRID Lab, which conducts advanced content production largely centered on augmented, virtual, mixed reality and digital games.

Our Programs

ECT students working in the advanced networking lab in Schoonover.

The ITS major prepares students for solid, fulfilling careers in a fast-growing industry with competitive salaries. If you want a career working with technology, in a business setting, this is the place for you.

ITS Program, tracks and minor

Beyond the Classroom

95%

undergrad ITS alumni are either employed or in graduate school

$6.5M+

external R&D contracts awarded to the GRID Lab

state-of-the-art lab facilities for hands-on learning in IT, VR and game design

Training the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently awarded Ohio University’s J. Warren School of Emerging Technologies with $100,000 in grant funding to enhance OHIO’s cybersecurity curriculum and have it serve as a global model.

Building the World's Cybersecurity Curriculum

How the McClure School Builds Talent for the Data Center Boom

The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies prepares students to fill critical roles through targeted technical and cybersecurity education.

How We're Powering the Future