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Emerging Communication Technologies
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J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies
Cybersecurity Operations New Undergrad Degree
Starting fall 2025, the McClure School will be offering a new undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity Operations.
The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in information and telecommunication systems, a track in cybersecurity, virtual reality and game development, plus cybersecurity and esports undergrad certificates. The school is now proud to be the home of the GRID Lab, which conducts advanced research and produces content largely centering on augmented, virtual, mixed reality and digital games. ECT is the place to gain real-world experience for careers in virtual world-building.
Our Programs
5G Readiness Certification, Spring 2025.
The McClure School is currently offering the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) 5G Readiness Certificate free of charge.
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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
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state-of-the-art lab facilities for experimentation in IT, VR and game design
$200 Billion
market value of gaming by 2023!
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Latest News & Articles
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March 28, 2025
Ohio University is partnering with Checkpoint to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. The university will be a part of the global effort to prepare today’s students with vital cyber skills to protect our digital future.
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March 21, 2025
Dr. Rishabh Das is a new Assistant Professor at the McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies teaching students about the importance of cyber security. We interviewed him to learn about his role as a professor, his research and the unique opportunities and guidance he offers to Ohio University students.
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March 14, 2025
Prof. Bruce Tong, recently joined as a full time faculty the McClure School. He will be bringing his vast industry expertise in compliance, network security and coding to various undergraduate and graduate courses in the ITS and the new Cybersecuity Operations program.