Program Overview

Information Communication and Data Visualization (B.S.)

The Information Communication and Data Visualization (B.S.) program at Illinois Tech is designed to equip students with the skills to translate technical achievements into easily digestible insights for all audiences. This program prepares students to be key members of project-based collaborations alongside scientists, engineers, designers, and policy experts, turning their technical know-how into insightful communications and data visualizations.

Program Overview

The B.S. in Information Communication and Data Visualization is a rigorous, praxis-based approach that includes real-world projects, including a professional-grade, capstone project. Students learn to develop audience-first communications strategies, create data visualizations utilizing professional tools, interpret and convey complex technical information, and optimize technical systems for human users. With more than 40 credit hours of free electives, the ICDV program is an ideal second major for students in engineering or computing-related programs who seek to develop the communication, data visualization, and writing skills that will help them better illustrate and deliver their vision to others.

Program Type and Details

• Program Type: Bachelor's
• Degree: B.S.
• College: Lewis College of Science and Letters
• Program Location: On Campus

Career Opportunities

As a student in the B.S. in Information Communication and Data Visualization program, graduates will find a multitude of career opportunities available to them upon graduation. Career paths may include:

• Data Visualization Specialist or Engineer
• Infographics Designer
• Data and Reporting Analyst

Curriculum

The curriculum includes courses such as:

• COM 382 Social Media and Society: This course explores new modes of communication, considering how the world gets information today. Students develop a unique perspective on the role of social media in people's learning and its impact on interpersonal relationships, psychological well-being, privacy, politics, entertainment, etc.
• COM 428: Verbal and Visual Communication: This course introduces students to the issues, strategies, and ethics of technical and professional presentations. Students analyze audience types, presentation situations, group dynamics, and mass media, among other topics.
• COM 425: Editing: This course explores the principles and practical applications of editing at all levels, working with both hard and soft copy, including copy marking, copyediting, proofreading, grammar, and style, and comprehensive editing, with a focus on science documents.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that considers various factors, including high school performance and essays. Each major has its own criteria for admission.

Tuition and Fees

Information about the university's general tuition and fees can be found on the Student Accounting website. A net price calculator tool is available to provide a more in-depth idea of the tuition and fees for the program.

Alumni Outcomes

Illinois Tech alumni have gone on to successful careers, leveraging their education to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields. Examples include:

• Communications Specialist at GoodMorning.com
• Pursuing careers in user experience, artificial intelligence, and more

Featured Faculty

The program is led by a team of experienced faculty, including:

• Hannah Ringler, Director of Communication Across the Curriculum and Assistant Teaching Professor of Humanities
• Mohamed El Marzouki, Assistant Professor of Communication
• Naum Neskoski, Assistant Teaching Professor of Humanities and Director of the Writing Center
• Bo Rodda, Assistant Professor, Experiential Media and Data Comm
• Carly A. Kocurek, Professor of Digital Humanities and Media Studies
• Clarissa Busch, Assistant Professor of Philosophy